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The cost of independent living in Orwell is about $5,164 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 82 options. Read 345 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.

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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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 mother was previously a resident at Williston Place and we really liked this facility. The staff was very friendly. The food was great. The cleanliness was great, the facility was always clean and neat....
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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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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Keeseville Country GardensKeeseville Country Gardens is located in Keeseville, Clinton and Essex counties, New York which is one of the most uniquely natural places of beauty in the country. The Ausable River runs through this historically beautiful town in New York with the main attraction being...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Orwell, VT

The average cost of senior living in Orwell is $5,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, VT with an average of $2,561 per month.

Independent living costs in Orwell, VT, vs. nearby cities

Orwell, VT
$5,164/mo
$2,561/mo
$6,145/mo

Independent living costs in Orwell, VT, vs. state and national averages

Orwell, VT
$5,164/mo
$5,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Orwell, VT, vs. other senior living options

$6,777/mo
Independent Living
$5,164/mo

Independent living costs in Orwell, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,746/mo
Studio
$7,091/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,793/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Orwell 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: Orwell, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrwell, VTVermontU.S.
Independent Living$5,164/mo$5,473/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$6,697/mo$6,395/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,777/mo$6,699/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Orwell, VT:$5,164/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Orwell, VT:$6,697/mo
Vermont:$6,395/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Orwell, VT:$6,777/mo
Vermont:$6,699/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Orwell, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Orwell 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Orwell, VT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Orwell 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
Orwell, VT$4,743/mo$3,780/mo+25.5%
Vermont$4,760/mo$3,780/mo+25.9%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Orwell, VT
2024 average cost:$4,743/mo
2023 average cost:$3,780/mo
Percent change:+25.5%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$4,760/mo
2023 average cost:$3,780/mo
Percent change:+25.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Orwell

Recent reviews for independent living in Orwell

The Residence at Shelburne Bay

5.0
I have been very pleased with my decision to move here! I had visited several other places but kept returning to The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Dimmer lighting, less friendly, one bedroom apt seemed smaller, lacked the colorful framed prints on the walls all over,more business like not ...
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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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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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Orwell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orwell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orwell, 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 Orwell 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 Orwell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orwell, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Orwell 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 Orwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orwell, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orwell 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 Orwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orwell, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows, The Residence at Shelburne Bay and Harbor Village Senior Living Communities are the top-rated independent living facilities near Orwell, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 82 independent living facilities near Orwell, Vermont. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Orwell, Vermont is Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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