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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waltham, VT

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Assisted living costs in Waltham average about $6,349 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 46 communities in Waltham. Our detailed directory has 237 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Park House
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.
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.
Photo of The Gary Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Valehaven Home For Adults
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.
Photo of Heaton Woods
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Vista Senior Living
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Vista Senior Living is a premier senior living community located in the picturesque town of Killington, Vermont.Our commitment to ensuring that our residents receive the highest level of care and unparalleled services has established us as an industry leader in senior living. Our pet-friendly...
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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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.
Photo of St Joseph Assisted Living
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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Photo of Pine Harbour Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Waltham, VT

The average cost of senior living in Waltham is $6,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, VT with an average of $5,356 per month.

Assisted living costs in Waltham, VT, vs. nearby cities

Waltham, VT
$6,349/mo
$6,969/mo

Assisted living costs in Waltham, VT, vs. state and national averages

Waltham, VT
$6,349/mo
$6,395/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Waltham, VT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,349/mo
$6,427/mo

Assisted living costs in Waltham, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,323/mo
Studio
$7,361/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,273/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,514/mo

Senior living costs in Waltham vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Waltham, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaltham, VTVermontU.S.
Assisted Living$6,349/mo$6,395/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,427/mo$6,699/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,591/mo$5,473/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Waltham, VT:$6,349/mo
Vermont:$6,395/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Waltham, VT:$6,427/mo
Vermont:$6,699/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Waltham, VT:$5,591/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waltham, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waltham and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Waltham, VTVT stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Waltham, VT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waltham have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waltham, VT$7,605/mo$6,937/mo+9.6%
Vermont$7,585/mo$6,937/mo+9.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Waltham, VT
2024 average cost:$7,605/mo
2023 average cost:$6,937/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$7,585/mo
2023 average cost:$6,937/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waltham, VT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Waltham.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waltham

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waltham

The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, VT

5.0
It is lovely. If you can afford it, it is a great place to live and create community. We picked this community because of the availability of memory care space and proximity to my home.

Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Maple Ridge in Essex, VT

5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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Waltham review score based on 98 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 98 reviews of 38 Waltham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waltham review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Waltham review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Waltham, VT38 facilities
8.3
Vergennes, VT8 facilities
8.8

Review subcategories for Waltham assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 98 reviews of 38 Waltham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waltham resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Waltham, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Waltham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waltham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waltham, 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 Waltham 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 Waltham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waltham, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waltham 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 Waltham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waltham, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waltham 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 Waltham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waltham, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Waltham 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 Waltham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waltham, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waltham 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 Waltham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waltham, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waltham

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Vermont assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Waltham protect seniors.
Learn about Vermont assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead Senior Living, The Residence at Shelburne Bay and Harbor Village Senior Living Communities are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waltham, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 46 assisted living facilities near Waltham, Vermont. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Waltham, Vermont is Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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