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Photo of The Residence at Shelburne Bay
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For the short time I have been living at The Residence at Shelburne Bay, I have had nice experiences. The staff and residents are all friendly and helpful. There are many things to do, both physically and...
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 Residence at Shelburne Bay is an independent, assisted and memory care living community nestled in the friendly southwestern Vermont town of Shelburne, VT. Situated just a short distance from the breathtaking vistas of Lake Champlain, The Residence at Shelburne Bay is located within easy...
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Mom loves it there. She is in the building with the lesser support but it's right next door to the building that has nursing staff. Her apartment is very reasonably priced compared with some of the other...
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.
Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living and assisted living so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one...
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Cvsc is a quaint facility that was a school now made into a nice place for assisted living. Each room is a single with a bathroom and shower. Staff is very professional and friendly. I would recommend it to...
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.
The Champlain Valley Senior Community offers a skilled nursing enhanced assisted living & memory care community. We are also family owned and operated which helps ensure high staffing ratios and personalized care.The Champlain Valley Senior Community's enhanced license enables our staff to...
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I cared for my mom for 6 years with dementia, all through the pandemic and beyond. After a terrible trial at a home in Georgia, I didn't ever think I would find a place that I trusted to care for her. 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.
Keene Valley Neighborhood House, An Assisted Living Residence nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Surrounded by the small town charm of Keene Valley and all of its natural beauty. With many close by conveniences tucked within the village. Keene Valley Neighborhood House owns nearly...
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I guess I would have to give them a 5 even though she didn't get to participate much! What I liked most - They had activities and outings-also most people had meals together in the main dining room!
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.
Saranac Village at Will Rogers offers independent retirement living with enhanced services, no buy-in fee and a great value! Will Rogers is a seventy-four unit retirement community located on a hill top in New York's Adirondack Park with panoramic mountain views. Our renovated 70,000 square foot...
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5 on all categories. The cost would be prohibitive if he was there for very long. He never got to do any activities so we never got to feel the full value.
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 Residence at Otter Creek provides comfortable, assisted living for seniors in the town of Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont. The town, which also houses Middlebury College and numerous tourist attractions, such as coverage bridges, vineyards and a historic downtown, offers a picturesque and...
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This place is great! I have limited experience, but do have some idea of how things should be from past experience with a loved one in a facility. It's very affordable. It's a good place to economize....
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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I am happy to say that I chose a nice place for my needs. After five years I would highly recommend Harbors Village to all my friends.
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.
Harborview offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living, so that you can enjoy your retirement years.
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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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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: 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: 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.
Photo of Lord Howe Estates
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 Montcalm Manor Adult Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Parkview At Ticonderoga
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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 Grand Senior Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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: 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.
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 Valehaven Home For Adults
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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Very friendly and very clean. I've been in business all my life and have always owned my own home but of course now rent and they are right on the ball. They are very accommodating if there is something you...
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.
Skenesborough Harbor is a senior housing building for persons 62 or older or mobility impaired. Rent is based on income and HUD subsidized. We offer 1 bedroom and studio apartments with an on-site manager and services coordinator. We also have handicapped accessible apartments. We offer a...

Cost of independent living in Tahawus, NY

The average cost of senior living in Tahawus is $3,851 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coreys, NY with an average of $2,857 per month.

Independent living costs in Tahawus, NY, vs. nearby cities

Tahawus, NY
$3,851/mo

Independent living costs in Tahawus, NY, vs. state and national averages

Tahawus, NY
$3,851/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Tahawus, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,694/mo
Independent Living
$3,851/mo

Independent living costs in Tahawus, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,680/mo
Studio
$5,209/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,084/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,110/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,765/mo

Senior living costs in Tahawus 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: Tahawus, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTahawus, NYNew YorkU.S.
Independent Living$3,851/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,617/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,694/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tahawus, NY:$3,851/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Tahawus, NY:$5,617/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tahawus, NY:$5,694/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Tahawus

Recent reviews for independent living in Tahawus

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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Saranac Village at Will Rogers in Saranac Lake, NY

5.0
My Mom was a resident for almost 10 years. She loved the staff and the socialization,... The staff were always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this place as a Great Place for Mom. I am a Registered Nurse and I told my family that I would like to go there ,if I can no ...
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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.

Tahawus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tahawus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tahawus, 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 Tahawus 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 Tahawus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tahawus, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Tahawus 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 Tahawus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tahawus, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tahawus 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 Tahawus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tahawus, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
24%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24%
47%
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