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Photo of American House Keene
1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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15 reviews
9.3
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15 reviews
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My loved one is currently a resident at American House Keene and everything about his experience at this facility has been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The staff, care services...
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.
American House Keene is everything you are looking for in an all-inclusive senior living community. Located within walking distance to downtown Keene with its many shops and restaurants, this beautifully designed senior living community offers an active lifestyle supported by a nurturing...
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9.2
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30 reviews
9.2
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30 reviews
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Staff has been fantastic and very helpful, from the housekeeper to the head nurse. The transition went very smoothly and all the staff was there to assist with any questions. My mom is very happy there. And...
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.
The Terrace at Eddy Memorial provides enriched housing and assisted living in Troy, NY for seniors who value amenity-rich living but need a little extra help with everyday tasks, such as household chores, bathing, dressing, and medication management.Our private studio and one-bedroom apartments...
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9.1
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35 reviews
9.1
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35 reviews
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I am so happy for the care that my Mother receives at The Landing at Queensbury. The facility and the staff are outstanding! I know she is well cared for and she feels safe. She even refers to it as her...
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.
IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY...Imagine a lifestyle with all the supportand stability that you could need.Welcome to The Landing at QueensburyAssisted Living and Memory Care in Queensbury, NY.If you think senior living at The Landing at Queensbury is like a nursing home … think again! We serve the...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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9 reviews
9.0
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9 reviews
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Could not have been more attentive and helpful. Please reach out they have the ability to make a very hard situation graceful. I am able to find peace knowing she is in good hands. The care not only for...
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 Village at White River Junction is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community...
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8.9
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36 reviews
8.9
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36 reviews
5 star
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We liked the facility so much we ended up choosing to place my aunt there. The place was very clean and had no unpleasant odors. The staff were friendly and engaged with the patients and seemed very patient...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Comprehensive services for people coping with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory loss.Since 1997, Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center in Cohoes has served as a regional resource for innovative and compassionate care for individuals in early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other memory...
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8.8
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32 reviews
8.8
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32 reviews
5 star
62%
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My loved one was previously a resident at The Terrace at The Glen at Hiland Meadows and the experience was great. The staff was excellent and very friendly and helpful. Based on our experience, I would...
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.
There is a difference in assisted living ... it's called The Terrace at The Glen. If someone you love needs help with everyday activities, you can feel secure knowing that there's a community that offers peace of mind -- both for you and your loved one. With 43 private apartments (with...
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Photo of Millview of Latham
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8.8
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19 reviews
8.8
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19 reviews
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It was smaller and fit her personality well. She loves that everyone knows her name and is very content there. She's been living there a couple of years now. My mother-in-law is very happy there. Everyone...
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.
Millview of Latham is an assisted living community located in the Capital District of Cohoes, New York. Cohoes is near enough to Albany to offer all the excitement of city living, while at the same time far enough away to provide small town charm and a sense of community. It is a safe...
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Photo of Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park
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8.6
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37 reviews
8.6
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37 reviews
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What I like the most about Peregrine Senior Living is that it is clean and new looking. They have very friendly staff who are helpful. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Come celebrate living at Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park (formerly Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community) - a truly different senior living community for the memory impaired where you and your life are celebrated - emotionally, physically and intellectually. With beautiful surroundings and...
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Photo of Langdon Place of Keene
1010 Photos available
8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
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Absolutely LOVE this place. They always treat the residents with respect. Absolutely everyone, regardless of their job. We chose this facility because of the director of admissions (now executive...
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.
Langdon Place of Keene, located in the quaint New England town of Keene, New Hampshire is a Genesis senior living community offering the best in quality care, recreational activities and personalized services. We are the proud recipient of the Bronze National Quality Award from The American...
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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
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I cannot say enough good things about Equinox Terrace. I brought my mother to Vermont from Massachusetts, and she was at another facility for 10 months. I was displeased (that is an understatement!) with the...
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.
Equinox Terrace is an assisted living community in picturesque Manchester Center, Vermont, in Bennington County. Located on farmland surrounded by the Green Mountains, residents enjoy our peaceful, natural environment while living only a short distance away from the center of our historic town...
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Photo of Brookdale Fillmore Pond
1010 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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22 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
32%
3 star
9%
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Our loved one has now passed but Brookdale Fillmore Pond were wonderful to her and our family. We felt that the community had a coziness and charm to it and we would absolutely recommend them to other...
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures?At our senior living community set in the foothills of the Green Mountains, you can trade home maintenance for time for what you want to do. With three levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living and memory care,...
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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.
Bromley Manor is a senior residential community nestled into the beautiful Green Mountains of southern Vermont. Only two miles from the heart of Manchester Center, our community offers residents the ability to call us home whether their current and future needs are Independent Living, Assisted...
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I am so glad that I chose Danforth as a place for my wife, who has dementia, Although it is a bit of a distance from our home , the visiting trips seem to be short and well worth the effort and time. I can...
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.
At Danforth Adult Care Center, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. All meals are provided to residents. We offer dining options such as vegetarian food and Kosher fare. We have specially curated on-site activities that stimulate both mental...
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We've had a great experience with Home of the Good Shepherd! I'd give them a 6 out of 5, if I could! The staff are dedicated, caring, and very professional. They obviously really care about the residents and...
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 The Home of the Good Shepherd
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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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their...
Photo of Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe
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My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort...
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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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She really likes it. They have done a good job. The food is pretty good. I think they could be a little more proactive with getting her up and walking her around, that kind of thing, being proactive with...
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.
Live Well With Peace of Mind The Woodward provides a warm, home-like environment where individuals can live with dignity, continue to enrich their lives, and participate in their community. Our care staff is well trained to meet the needs of our residents, overseeing medications and assisting...
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They do a great job there. It was the best place for my loved one. The activities were a great fun for my loved one. The exercise class is an activity my loved one that she loved. This allowed her to...
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.
Summercrest is a locally owned and operated senior living community offering independent living, assisted living and specialized, secure memory care to seniors in the Lake Sunapee region. At Summercrest, situated in the quintessential New England town of Newport NH, seniors live as independently...
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.
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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: 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 The Cambridge
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.

Cost of assisted living in Dorset, VT

The average cost of senior living in Dorset is $4,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Bennington, VT with an average of $4,573 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorset, VT vs. nearby cities

Dorset, VT
$4,805/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorset, VT vs. the state and national average

Dorset, VT
$4,805/mo
$6,157/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorset vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,805/mo
$4,853/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dorset, VT by room type

Semi-Private
$5,200/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$6,487/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,738/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,075/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dorset over time

Dorset, VTVT stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorset, 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 Dorset.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dorset

Recent reviews for assisted living in 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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Dorset review score based on 55 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 61 Dorset assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The 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

Dorset review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Dorset, VT61 facilities
0
Rutland, VT9 facilities
8.0

Review subcategories for 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 55 reviews of 61 Dorset assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare 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.
Dorset, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Dorset assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorset assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in 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 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 Dorset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorset, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.4%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.4%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.1%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.7%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in 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 Dorset Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorset, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.8%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in 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 Dorset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorset, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in 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 Dorset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorset, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.2%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.2%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
10.1%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in 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 Dorset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorset, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.7%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.6%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.6%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
15.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in 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 Dorset protect seniors.

Learn about Vermont Assisted Living regulations

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American House Keene, The Terrace at Eddy Memorial and The Landing at Queensbury are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorset, Vermont. See full list of communities.

There are 69 assisted living facilities near Dorset, Vermont. See the full list.

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