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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chester, VT
The cost of independent living in Chester is about $4,886 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 20 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Manchester, Woodstock and Springfield.
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I cannot say enough good things about Equinox Terrace. I brought my mother to Vermont from Massachusetts, and she was at another facility for 10 months. I was displeased (that is an understatement!) with the...
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.
Equinox Terrace is an assisted living community in picturesque Manchester Center, Vermont, in Bennington County. Located on farmland surrounded by the Green Mountains, residents enjoy our peaceful, natural environment while living only a short distance away from the center of our historic town...
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Mom was/is in the Independent Living wing...She did everything herself. Only this summer she had them come clean 1 time a week. Cleaning was adequate. They are a bit lax in snow removal of walkways. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Bromley Manor is a senior residential community nestled into the beautiful Green Mountains of southern Vermont. Only two miles from the heart of Manchester Center, our community offers residents the ability to call us home whether their current and future needs are Independent Living, Assisted...
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They do a great job there. It was the best place for my loved one. The activities were a great fun for my loved one. The exercise class is an activity my loved one that she loved. This allowed her to...
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.
Summercrest is a locally owned and operated senior living community offering independent living, assisted living and specialized, secure memory care to seniors in the Lake Sunapee region. At Summercrest, situated in the quintessential New England town of Newport NH, seniors live as independently...
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We moved into Equinox Village early. That is, when we wanted to make the move so that it would enrich our lives. And it did. It freed us from house and acreage care, from housecleaning, fixing meals every...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Equinox Village is a vibrant independent living community situated on eleven pristine acres in the heart of Southern Vermont's rich cultural and recreational opportunities. The community includes 56 spacious apartments. It was founded in 2006 by brothers Dr. Jim Russell and John Russell. They...
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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What a nice place. Everyone is so friendly and knows my Mom by name. There are lots of activities and the food is great! We are so lucky to have found this place!
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.
The Village at Cedar Hill is an assisted living community in Windsor, Windsor County, Vermont. Windsor sits next to the Connecticut River and is home to part of Mount Ascutney. There are rivers, lakes, and mountains to explore and enjoy in Windsor. Residents of The Village at Cedar Hill and...
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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We had to move our mom last year, during COVID restrictions to a Memory Care residence. We searched for several months in the Central Vermont area and could not find a place that we thought was suitable and...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Chester, VT
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $4,886 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, VT with an average of $2,561 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester, VT vs. nearby cities
Chester, VT
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester, VT vs. the state and national average
Chester, VT
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Chester, VT by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Chester
Recent reviews for independent living in Chester
Equinox Terrace in Manchester Center, VT
5.0
My mother, [name removed] simply loves the facility and staffing.She feels the staff is kind and very supportive for her needs. We know she is safe and well taken care of. We wish we could give you a 10 star rating. I have made recommendations to other people in my area. We feel their help has ...
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The Village at Cedar Hill in Windsor, VT
5.0
Cedar Hills Continuing Care Community is just fabulous. My mother has Alzheimer's and she has broken out a few times. They didn't have alarms on the windows at first but they quickly got them after that. The staff there really do what they need to do to improve themselves. It is a newer thing to ...
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Chester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester independent 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 independent living communities in Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Equinox Terrace, Bromley Manor and Summercrest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chester, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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