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The Terraces is an independent living senior community. There is no assisted living or memory care support however you can arrange to have home care visit. Every building has a stair chair and each...
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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Franklin County, VT

The average cost of senior living in Franklin County is $7,492 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Barre, VT with an average of $7,459 per month.

Assisted living costs in Franklin County, VT, vs. nearby counties

Franklin County, VT
$7,492/mo

Assisted living costs in Franklin County, VT, vs. state and national averages

Franklin County, VT
$7,492/mo
$7,886/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Franklin County, VT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,492/mo

Assisted living costs in Franklin County, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,398/mo
Studio
$4,099/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,501/mo

Senior living costs in Franklin County 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: Franklin County, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFranklin County, VTVermontU.S.
Assisted Living$7,492/mo$7,886/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$11,314/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,353/mo$4,139/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Franklin County, VT:$7,492/mo
Vermont:$7,886/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Franklin County, VT:unavailable
Vermont:$11,314/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Franklin County, VT:$4,353/mo
Vermont:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Franklin County, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Franklin County 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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Assisted living cost trends in Franklin County, VT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Franklin County 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 average 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
Franklin County, VT$6,453/mo$6,171/mo+4.6%
Vermont$5,491/mo$4,987/mo+10.1%
National$4,668/mo$4,531/mo+3.0%
Franklin County, VT
2024 average cost:$6,453/mo
2023 average cost:$6,171/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$5,491/mo
2023 average cost:$4,987/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,668/mo
2023 average cost:$4,531/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Franklin County, VT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Franklin County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Franklin County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Franklin County

Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Maple Ridge Memory Care 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.

Franklin County review score based on 42 family reviews

9.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 1 Franklin County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Franklin County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Franklin County review score compared against nearby cities

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Franklin County, VT1 facilities
9.3
9.3
Enosburg Falls, VT9 facilities

Franklin County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Franklin County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Franklin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
23.2%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.1%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.6%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.7%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.9%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.4%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.4%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Franklin County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Franklin County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Franklin County, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.8%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.9%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.7%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Franklin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin County, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.9%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Franklin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin County, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.2%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.5%
37%
Room service
Room service
12.2%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin County assisted 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 assisted living communities in Franklin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin County, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.9%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.2%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.4%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
22.8%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
16%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.3%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.7%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Franklin County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Vermont assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Franklin County protect seniors.
Learn about Vermont assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead Senior Living, Harbor Village Senior Living Communities and Champlain Valley Senior Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Franklin County, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 30 assisted living facilities near Franklin County, Vermont. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Franklin County, Vermont are Homestead Senior Living and Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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