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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Dorset, VT
If you’re looking for assisted living in South Dorset, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in South Dorset or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in South Dorset.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in South Dorset for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 71 assisted living facilities in the South Dorset area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Westboro House was an awesome place. The staff was very friendly. They took good care of him and his care needs while he was there. He was only there for a short time. The staff was very easy to talk to if I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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They've done a great job so far! We're very pleased with the support and help they've given us. It's a small community, so each of the residents gets a lot of one on one attention, and they seem to take...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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Cost of assisted living in South Dorset, VT
The average cost of senior living in South Dorset is $4,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandgate, VT with an average of $4,661 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Dorset, VT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Dorset, VT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Dorset vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Dorset, VT by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in South Dorset over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Dorset, VT
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Dorset
Recent reviews for assisted living in South 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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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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Danforth Adult Care Center in Hoosick Falls, NY
5.0
For the level of care that they provide I think Danforth Adult Care is an excellent place, but it won't be the best fit for everyone. They are an assisted living facility, so if your loved one does not need to be watched closely and just needs some general assistance this is a very nice place. ...
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South Dorset review score based on 76 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 57 South Dorset assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Dorset 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
South Dorset review score compared against nearby cities
7.8
South Dorset, VT57 facilities
8.2
North Bennington, VT89 facilities
8.2
Old Bennington, VT90 facilities
Review subcategories for South Dorset assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 76 reviews of 57 South Dorset assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Dorset resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.South Dorset, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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South Dorset assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Dorset assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Dorset, 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 South Dorset 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 South Dorset 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
38.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Dorset 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 South Dorset Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Dorset 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 South Dorset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Dorset, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in South Dorset 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 South Dorset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Dorset, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
12.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Dorset 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 South Dorset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Dorset
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Vermont assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in South Dorset protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elderwood Village at Colonie, Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center and The Terrace at Eddy Memorial are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Dorset, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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