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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dorset, VT
The cost of independent living in Dorset is about $3,716 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options. Read 399 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 Rutland, Manchester and Greenwich.
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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.
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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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.
Waterside is an affordable, newly constructed apartment community for independent seniors aged 50+. Located on the banks of the Mohawk River, Waterside is situated in a peaceful setting with a spectacular view of the river, surrounding nature areas and a golf course. ...
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It's my home, I cannot be in my own home anymore and this is now "my home." I no longer have to do laundry, cook 3 meals a day, floors windows and work. I love children and always had mine and the neighbors...
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.
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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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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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I really love it here at these senior apartments. Everything has worked out very well for me here. They do a very good job with keeping the community, the grounds are well maintained as well. There isn't...
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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.
Quail Hollow Senior LivingNestled on its own 39-acre valley Quall hollow senior housing offers a pristine setting for your new senior apartment home in Lebanon, Grafton County, New Hampshire. The architecture is designed to reflect a traditional New England village that gives a community...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: 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.
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.
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.
MeadowView at Clifton Park is a beautiful senior housing community located in Rexford, New York in Saratoga County. As a modern building with impeccable landscaping and ample outdoor patio space and walking trails, residents will love calling our location home. Even better, we're only a few...
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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.
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My mom has been at Canterbury House for two years and enjoys it very much. As with any congregate living situation, family type "issues" arise. But the home is safe, clean, and caring. The staff welcomes...
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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.
CANTERBURY HOUSE '...a retirement home for independent seniors...' Canterbury House is a not-for-profit corporation that maintains an affordable senior residence for persons, 55 and above, who need companionship and safety but are not ready for a nursing home. Residents may stay for long...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At The Greens at Hanover, active adults embrace life, community, friends and activity. Completely renovated inside and out, The Greens at Hanover offers ease of living and home ownership in a small, vital community with a caring, friendly staff. One to two bedroom homes include over 8,000 square...
Cost of independent living in Dorset, VT
The average cost of senior living in Dorset is $3,716 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, VT with an average of $2,332 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dorset, VT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dorset, VT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Dorset
Recent reviews for independent living in Dorset
Valley Terrace in White River Junction, VT
5.0
While driving around Vt. and passing by Valley Terrace Assisted Living I noticed how welcoming the flowers on the balconies were. Time passed and my daughter introduced me to several assisted living facilities. With encouragement from my family I moved into Valley Terrace as it was a small ...
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Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY
4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.
The Glen at Hiland Meadows in Queensbury, NY
5.0
My husband and I moved here when we found maintaining the home we loved was more than we wanted to do. The Glen welcomed us and we felt at home. We were happy and comfortable. My husband's health was failing and he died before our first year was over. Again, the people at The Glen helped and ...
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Dorset independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorset independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorset, 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 Dorset 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 Dorset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.8%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorset 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 Dorset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorset, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorset 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 Dorset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
45.8%
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Diamond Ridge, Summit at Saratoga and Sweetwood of Williamstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dorset, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Dorset, Vermont. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Dorset, Vermont is Diamond Ridge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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