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The cost of independent living in West Jamaica is about $4,261 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 117 options. Read 542 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: 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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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Mom is doing great at this community. They made the process of moving her in outstanding. The nurse is phenomenal she answers mom's questions and stays in contact with the family. The entire staff are...
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.
Scott-Farrar at Peterborough is a non-profit, charitable retirement community. In existence for 109 year, Scott-Farrar was fully rebuilt in 2016. Scott-Farrar offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Assisted Living. Each neighborhood offers private apartments in a range of...
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Enjoy going to dining room. Love security, freedom to do what I want. Love social interaction and activity. Love drivers, exercise girl, coffee machine, [names removed].
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.
As the area’s first premier senior living community in Troy, NY, Beechwood at Eddy Memorial offers the pleasure of peaceful privacy with unlimited opportunities for lively social activity.With 61 one- and two-bedroom apartments, elegant and spacious common areas, and round-the-clock security,...
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My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort...
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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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Staff is very caring, and full of nice surprises for the residents. As far as the food goes. I guess they have spoken with the current kitchen crew and some of the menu has started to change for the better.
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.
Known for its excellent care and quality services, Broadview offers the perfect balance of independence and assistance with daily life when it is needed. Our caring staff makes each day fulfilling with stimulating activities, regular field trips, and opportunities to stay connected with the...
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: 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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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: 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: 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: 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 Brookwood
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: 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: 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: 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.
As an integral part of the Hillside Village Keene Life Plan Retirement community, The Prospect-Woodward Health Center is a not-for-profit community, offering Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care in Keene NH. Prospect-Woodward is made up of 43 attractive, newly built, private assisted...
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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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: 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, 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.
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...
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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.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in West Jamaica, VT

The average cost of senior living in West Jamaica is $4,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, VT with an average of $2,561 per month.

Independent living costs in West Jamaica, VT, vs. nearby cities

West Jamaica, VT
$4,261/mo

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

West Jamaica, VT
$4,261/mo
$5,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in West Jamaica, VT, vs. other senior living options

$5,285/mo
Independent Living
$4,261/mo

Independent living costs in West Jamaica, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,150/mo
Studio
$6,813/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,107/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,476/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,805/mo

Senior living costs in West Jamaica 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: West Jamaica, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Jamaica, VTVermontU.S.
Independent Living$4,261/mo$5,473/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,246/mo$6,395/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,285/mo$6,699/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
West Jamaica, VT:$4,261/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
West Jamaica, VT:$5,246/mo
Vermont:$6,395/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
West Jamaica, VT:$5,285/mo
Vermont:$6,699/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in West Jamaica

Recent reviews for independent living in West Jamaica

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.

American House Keene

4.9
My father lived in American House, Keene for eight years; six of them alone after my mother died. American House was absolutely the best place for him. He had company, care, and companionship. The staff were terrific. I never had to worry about him because I knew caring eyes were on him every ...
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The Mansion at South Union in Cambridge, NY

5.0
I could not find anyplace that would take both my patents who need daily care. I met with Elizabeth who was just wonderful. We managed to work out finances that worked for us. The staff is wonderful. The building is dated and they are working on that but it is immaculate and a very homelike ...
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West Jamaica independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Jamaica independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Jamaica, 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 West Jamaica 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 West Jamaica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Jamaica, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Jamaica 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 West Jamaica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Jamaica, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Jamaica 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 West Jamaica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Jamaica, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
46.4%
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