About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dowsville, VT
If you’re looking for independent living in the Dowsville area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Dowsville. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 38 independent living facilities in Dowsville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Shelburne, Middlebury and Essex.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Shelburne, Middlebury and Essex.
Dowsville Independent Living Facilities | 91 Reviews
Showing 31 communities
Last Updated: 11/12/24
Sort by
Filter by
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Cost of independent living in Dowsville, VT
The average cost of senior living in Dowsville is $6,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, VT with an average of $1,265 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dowsville, VT vs. nearby cities
Dowsville, VT
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dowsville, VT vs. the state and national average
Dowsville, VT
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dowsville vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dowsville, VT by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Average cost of Independent Living in Dowsville over time
Dowsville, VTVT stateNational
Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about independent living in Dowsville
Recent reviews for independent living in Dowsville
The Residence at Shelburne Bay
4.8
Such an incredible experience with these folks. Sarah was particularly helpful - answered our questions thoroughly, made my mom truly feel like a VIP, so welcoming and inviting. We felt like we were truly part of the family!
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 Harbor Senior Living in South Burlington, VT
5.0
The staff is very caring . My Dad feels comfortable with his care giver. He feels secure and respected. The facility is well maintained and the menu and food are well done. The staff encourage my Dad to participate in activities and this has helped him meet more of his neighbors and helped his ...
Read more
Dowsville independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dowsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dowsville, 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 Dowsville 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 Dowsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dowsville, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
7.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Dowsville 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 Dowsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dowsville, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
16.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Dowsville 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 Dowsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dowsville, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
The Residence at Quarry Hill, The Residence at Shelburne Bay and Harbor Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dowsville, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Dowsville, Vermont. See the full list.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Independent Living in Cities Near Dowsville
- Shelburne, Vermont
- Middlebury, Vermont
- Essex, Vermont
- Stowe, Vermont
- Williston, Vermont
- Montpelier, Vermont
- South Burlington, Vermont
- Charlotte, Vermont
- Bristol, Vermont
- Starksboro, Vermont
- Moretown, Vermont
- Morrisville, Vermont
- Jericho, Vermont
- Waitsfield, Vermont
- Williamstown, Vermont
- Berlin, Vermont
- Vergennes, Vermont
- Warren, Vermont
- Lincoln, Vermont
- Brookfield, Vermont
More options near Dowsville, Vermont
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top