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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shaftsbury, VT
If you’re looking for assisted living in Shaftsbury, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Shaftsbury or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Shaftsbury.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Shaftsbury for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 10 assisted living facilities in the Shaftsbury area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Our loved one has now passed but Brookdale Fillmore Pond were wonderful to her and our family. We felt that the community had a coziness and charm to it and we would absolutely recommend them to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures?At our senior living community set in the foothills of the Green Mountains, you can trade home maintenance for time for what you want to do. With three levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living and memory care,...
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I am so glad that I chose Danforth as a place for my wife, who has dementia, Although it is a bit of a distance from our home , the visiting trips seem to be short and well worth the effort and time. I can...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Danforth Adult Care Center, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. All meals are provided to residents. We offer dining options such as vegetarian food and Kosher fare. We have specially curated on-site activities that stimulate both mental...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Shaftsbury, VT
The average cost of senior living in Shaftsbury is $4,573 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pownal Center, VT with an average of $3,307 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shaftsbury
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shaftsbury
The Mansion at South Union in Cambridge, NY
5.0
I could not find anyplace that would take both my patents who need daily care. I met with Elizabeth who was just wonderful. We managed to work out finances that worked for us.
The staff is wonderful. The building is dated and they are working on that but it is immaculate and a very homelike ...
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Danforth Adult Care Center in Hoosick Falls, NY
5.0
For the level of care that they provide I think Danforth Adult Care is an excellent place, but it won't be the best fit for everyone. They are an assisted living facility, so if your loved one does not need to be watched closely and just needs some general assistance this is a very nice place. ...
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Brookdale Fillmore Pond in Bennington, VT
5.0
Our loved one has now passed but Brookdale Fillmore Pond were wonderful to her and our family. We felt that the community had a coziness and charm to it and we would absolutely recommend them to other families
Shaftsbury assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaftsbury assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaftsbury, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Shaftsbury assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Shaftsbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shaftsbury, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.1%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shaftsbury assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shaftsbury Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shaftsbury, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
11.1%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shaftsbury assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shaftsbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaftsbury, VTNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaftsbury assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shaftsbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaftsbury, VTNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
41.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaftsbury assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Shaftsbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaftsbury, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
45.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shaftsbury
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Vermont assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shaftsbury protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Fillmore Pond, Equinox Terrace and Danforth Adult Care Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shaftsbury, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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