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The cost of independent living in South Starksboro is about $6,346 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 185 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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Photo of Williamstown Gardens
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.
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Photo of Mc Kenzie House
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.
Photo of Mansfield Place
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.
Photo of Fern Hill
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.
Photo of Courtyard
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.
Photo of Spring Gardens
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.
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Cost of independent living in South Starksboro, VT

The average cost of senior living in South Starksboro is $6,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, VT with an average of $2,561 per month.

Independent living costs in South Starksboro, VT, vs. nearby cities

South Starksboro, VT
$6,346/mo
$6,145/mo

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

South Starksboro, VT
$6,346/mo
$5,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in South Starksboro, VT, vs. other senior living options

$7,484/mo
Independent Living
$6,346/mo

Independent living costs in South Starksboro, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,636/mo
Studio
$6,304/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,094/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,906/mo

Senior living costs in South Starksboro 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: South Starksboro, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Starksboro, VTVermontU.S.
Independent Living$6,346/mo$5,473/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$6,412/mo$6,395/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,484/mo$6,699/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
South Starksboro, VT:$6,346/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
South Starksboro, VT:$6,412/mo
Vermont:$6,395/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
South Starksboro, VT:$7,484/mo
Vermont:$6,699/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in South Starksboro, VT, over time

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

South Starksboro, VTVT stateNational

Independent living cost trends in South Starksboro, VT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Starksboro 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
South Starksboro, 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%
South Starksboro, 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 South Starksboro

Recent reviews for independent living in South Starksboro

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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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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Harbor Village in South Burlington, VT

3.6
Still waiting on current things to get fixed. Overall, I love Harbor Village. Lunch should be heavy meal and dinner should be a light meal.

South Starksboro independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Starksboro independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Starksboro, 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 South Starksboro 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 South Starksboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Starksboro, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Starksboro 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 South Starksboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Starksboro, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Starksboro 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 South Starksboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Starksboro, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Shelburne Bay, Harbor Village Senior Living Communities and The Residence at Quarry Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Starksboro, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near South Starksboro, Vermont. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in South Starksboro, Vermont is Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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