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Independent Living in Vermont

Overview of Independent Living in Vermont

Vermont is primarily known for its scenic natural beauty, famous covered bridges, and popularity as a vacation and skiing destination. And yes, it’s also known for maple syrup – Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States. Vermont’s expansive, serene woodlands, snowy peaks, and charming cities like Burlington make “The Green Mountain State” a perfect retirement destination.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 10 retirement communities in Vermont which offer independent living. The median monthly cost of independent living in Vermont is about $4,400.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Vermont

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The Residence at Quarry Hill

465 Quarry Hill Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403
9.5
Review Score
22 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall experience, we're very happy at the Residence at Quarry Hill. The staff are wonderful. The food is good, but it is not great. The cost is in line with others, but still $$$.

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The Residence at Shelburne Bay

185 Pine Haven Shore Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
9.4
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16 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

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...

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Homestead Senior Living

64 Harbor View Dr, Saint Albans, VT 05478
9.3
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11 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Elaine - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

we have found the staff more than accommodating and friendly. My Mom is very happy there. I love that they have exercises almost every day and my Mom likes to do them. It is very close to where she used...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Burlington

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The Residence at Quarry Hill

465 Quarry Hill Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403
9.5
Review Score
22 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall experience, we're very happy at the Residence at Quarry Hill. The staff are wonderful. The food is good, but it is not great. The cost is in line with others, but still $$$.

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The Residence at Shelburne Bay

185 Pine Haven Shore Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
9.4
Review Score
16 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

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...

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Champlain Valley Senior Community

10 Gilliland Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996
9.3
Review Score
19 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Pat - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Moving in was very smooth. The man who helped was cheerful and efficient. The admission process was also very good. The facility is quite nice with a feeling of an old high class hotel rather than an...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Essex Junction

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Maple Ridge Lodge

2 Freeman Woods, Essex, VT 05452
8.9
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6 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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...

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The Residence at Quarry Hill

465 Quarry Hill Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403
9.5
Review Score
22 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall experience, we're very happy at the Residence at Quarry Hill. The staff are wonderful. The food is good, but it is not great. The cost is in line with others, but still $$$.

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12 Photos available

The Residence at Shelburne Bay

185 Pine Haven Shore Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
9.4
Review Score
16 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

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...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Shelburne

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The Residence at Shelburne Bay

185 Pine Haven Shore Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
9.4
Review Score
16 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

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...

Get Pricing
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18 Photos available

The Residence at Quarry Hill

465 Quarry Hill Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403
9.5
Review Score
22 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall experience, we're very happy at the Residence at Quarry Hill. The staff are wonderful. The food is good, but it is not great. The cost is in line with others, but still $$$.

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Champlain Valley Senior Community

10 Gilliland Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996
9.3
Review Score
19 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Pat - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Moving in was very smooth. The man who helped was cheerful and efficient. The admission process was also very good. The facility is quite nice with a feeling of an old high class hotel rather than an...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Bennington

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Brookdale Fillmore Pond

300 Village Lane, Bennington, VT 05201
8.0
Review Score
22 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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...

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Sweetwood of Williamstown

1611 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA 01267
9.2
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5 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

What we like the most about Sweetwood of Williamstown is the coordination and communication with the family members. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...

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Diamond Ridge

59 Harris Road, Troy, NY 12182
9.3
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67 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Laurie W - I live or lived in this community

It's very peaceful here. I'm from the country and this is closer to country life but with the conveniences of the city life. Meaning you don't have to travel fast to go to a store. Everyone knows everyone...

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Vermont laws and regulations for independent living communities

Because they don’t provide care services, stand-alone Vermont independent living communities aren’t licensed or regularly inspected. However, due to the rental nature of independent living units, these facilities may be subject to some standards of the Vermont Rental Housing Health Code. They may also be subject to certain landlord and tenant laws as well as inspections by the Department of Health’s Town Health Officers.

Certain senior living regulations may apply to Vermont independent living facilities if they share a campus with a higher level of senior living, such as a licensed assisted living community. Known as Assisted Living Residences (ALRs), these communities are licensed by the state’s Division of Licensing and Protection (DLP). They must provide daily activities and social interactions, provide three meals a day, and have at least one staff member in the community at all times.[01]

Visit our Vermont assisted living regulations page to learn more about this care type.

Vermont renter and their rights

Many independent living communities have a minimum age requirement of 55 years old, and in most cases, you can only move in if you don’t require any care services at the time. In addition to these requirements, you should be aware of your rights as a renter in your state.

In Vermont, senior renters should have access to the following features in their rental units:[02]

  • A clean and safe living space
  • Proper heating, electricity, and both hot and cold water
  • Working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
  • An environment that meets the standards of the Vermont Rental Housing Health Code

You’ll also have certain protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act:[03]

  • The right to reasonable accommodations, including living with a service animal, having an accessible parking space, and adjusting rental payment due dates
  • The right to rental modifications, including doors that are wide enough for a wheelchair, bathroom grab bars, and ramps

Vermont Department of Health contact information

Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8300

Phone: 800-464-4343

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Survey statements

Assisted Living Residences are inspected by the state’s Division of Licensing and Protection (DLP) before they’re licensed and whenever the DLP thinks it’s appropriate to do so. Some of these inspections are unannounced.[01]

To view inspection reports, also known as survey statements, for combined independent living and assisted living communities near you, visit Vermont’s Division of Licensing and Protection website. Click on “Assisted Living Residence” to view a list of incidence investigations. You can also click on “Facilities by County” to view lists of assisted living facilities in your area.

References

  1. Vermont Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Residence, Residential Care Home.

  2. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.

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