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The staff was minimal on weekends. Maple Ridge assisted living coordinator told me that this would be my mother's final home, that they were experienced with residents with Parkinson's disease, that Mom...
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.
Maple Ridge Lodge is assisted living reimagined. Situated off Route 289 at exit 10 and adjacent to the Essex Resort and Spa and Maple Ridge Memory Care, Maple Ridge Lodge is a shiny new 71-apartment assisted living community that embraces all that is true to Vermont and those who call it home....
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Definitely a 5 in every category. My stepdad is very happy there. It's a beautiful place in my opinion and the care is exceptional. Meals are delicious with a good variety. Staff is respectful, friendly and...
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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They need to work on getting new residents acclimated and feeling at home. My dad joined the welcoming committee to help with that
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 Quarry Hill is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled on a wooded parcel in South Burlington, VT. When you join our family, you'll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the comfort of...
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I would give a 5 for every category. The Gazebo North community is an excellent facility with well trained and caring staff1. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would in a heartbeat recommend...
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.
Gazebo North is a Level 3 Residential Care Facility, licensed and registered by the Vermont Department of Aging and Independent Living. When seniors need help with their daily activities, we offer safe and secure communities where nurses and aides are available to respond to personal needs. We...
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Everything has been going great so far. We really like this community. Mom likes that they provide transportation for her when she needs to go somewhere. Mom also likes the food and they offer a lot of...
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.
Gazebo Apartments offers private studio, one bedroom and two bedroom assisted care apartments. Pricing is flexible for couples of varying levels of need. Monthly cost includes nursing care, medication management, laundry, housekeeping, meals, transportation and a wide variety of activities. ...
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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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My mother was previously a resident at Williston Place and we really liked this facility. The staff was very friendly. The food was great. The cleanliness was great, the facility was always clean and neat....
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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It is great to have Wendy here at Taft Farms. She is such a big help and is so kind. She is a great addition here at Taft Farms Senior Living Comm.
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
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
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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: 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: 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.
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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
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: 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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Essex, VT

The average cost of senior living in Essex is $5,092 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montpelier, VT with an average of $3,525 per month.

Independent living costs in Essex, VT, vs. nearby cities

Essex, VT
$5,092/mo
$4,882/mo

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

Essex, VT
$5,092/mo
$5,268/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Essex, VT, vs. other senior living options

$6,619/mo
Independent Living
$5,092/mo

Independent living costs in Essex, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,940/mo
Studio
$6,572/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,802/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,783/mo

Senior living costs in Essex 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: Essex, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEssex, VTVermontU.S.
Independent Living$5,092/mo$5,268/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,619/mo$6,282/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,619/mo$6,584/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Essex, VT:$5,092/mo
Vermont:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Essex, VT:$6,619/mo
Vermont:$6,282/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Essex, VT:$6,619/mo
Vermont:$6,584/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Essex, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Essex 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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Independent living cost trends in Essex, VT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Essex 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 median 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
Essex, VT$4,311/mo$3,780/mo+14.1%
Vermont$3,680/mo$4,266/mo-13.7%
National$3,029/mo$2,857/mo+6.0%
Essex, VT
2024 average cost:$4,311/mo
2023 average cost:$3,780/mo
Percent change:+14.1%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$3,680/mo
2023 average cost:$4,266/mo
Percent change:-13.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,029/mo
2023 average cost:$2,857/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Essex

Recent reviews for independent living in Essex

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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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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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.

Essex independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
47%
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Maple Ridge Lodge, Harbor Village Senior Living Communities and The Residence at Quarry Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Essex, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 24 independent living facilities near Essex, Vermont. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Essex, Vermont is Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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