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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bristol, VT

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Memory care in Bristol offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Bristol is about $6,876 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 33 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Shelburne, Northfield and Vergennes.

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1-5 rate as 5; 6 never ate the food but it looked good. 7 they offer a lot of activities but my father doesn't participate in doing much. 8 good. They also had me come to meet with all the staff to give me...
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.
The Arbors at Shelburne is a beautiful residential care community exclusively dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related memory impairments. Our goal is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling. Licensed by the...
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I'm so happy we chose this community for mom she is getting great care here . All the staff is helpful and caring. If we request something they get right on it. All the residents seem happy.The food is good...
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.
EastView at Middlebury EastView at Middlebury is located in gorgeous Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont. This beautiful assisted living community is perfectly situated in Champlain Valley for breathtaking views every day. These are spacious apartments with gorgeous interiors. There are longer...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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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Cost of memory care in Bristol, VT

The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $6,876 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutland, VT with an average of $5,474 per month.

Memory care costs in Bristol, VT, vs. nearby cities

Bristol, VT
$6,876/mo
$6,963/mo

Memory care costs in Bristol, VT, vs. state and national averages

Bristol, VT
$6,876/mo
$6,592/mo
U.S. national average
$4,940/mo

Memory care costs in Bristol, VT, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,876/mo

Memory care costs in Bristol, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$10,700/mo
Studio
$11,613/mo

Senior living costs in Bristol 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: Bristol, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBristol, VTVermontU.S.
Memory Care$6,876/mo$6,592/mo$4,940/mo
Assisted Living$6,448/mo$6,301/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$6,144/mo$5,473/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Bristol, VT:$6,876/mo
Vermont:$6,592/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Assisted Living
Bristol, VT:$6,448/mo
Vermont:$6,301/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Bristol, VT:$6,144/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Bristol, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Bristol 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.

Bristol, VTVT stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Bristol, VT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bristol 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bristol, VT$14,850/mo$11,763/mo+26.2%
Vermont$7,949/mo$8,193/mo-3.0%
National$5,499/mo$5,498/mo+0.0%
Bristol, VT
2024 average cost:$14,850/mo
2023 average cost:$11,763/mo
Percent change:+26.2%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$7,949/mo
2023 average cost:$8,193/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
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2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,498/mo
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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 memory care in Bristol

Recent reviews for memory care in Bristol

The Residence at Quarry Hill in South Burlington, VT

5.0
Residence at QH has provided outstanding care for my father. He started as an independent resident, moved to assisted living, and now to memory care. I feel that this facility has helped ease the transitions every step of the way and have been responsive to questions/concerns/suggestions. In ...
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Champlain Valley Senior Community in Willsboro, NY

4.1
Searching for long-term care for loved ones is a daunting task. Our family was fortunate to find the Champlain Valley Senior Community in Willsboro, New York. Our father suffers from dementia and was in need of care that we simply could not provide at home. The folks at Champlain Valley are ...
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The Residence at Shelburne Bay

5.0
I continue to say and believe, it is always best to care for your loved ones where they want to be but if you can't provide what they need to be safe Residence at Shelburne Bay is the place to be. Compassion and understanding about my feelings of not wanting to place my mom in a home. Others ...
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Bristol memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, 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 Bristol memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Bristol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
69.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bristol memory care

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 Bristol Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bristol, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
44.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bristol memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bristol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bristol, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
49.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bristol, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
52.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
38.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Bristol

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Vermont memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Bristol protect seniors.
Learn about Vermont memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Arbors of Shelburne, EastView at Middlebury a CCRC and Grand Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bristol, Vermont. See full list of communities.

There are 6 memory care facilities near Bristol, Vermont. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Bristol, Vermont is Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in Bristol, Vermont typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bristol, Vermont, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Bristol, Vermont, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Bristol, Vermont ranges from $1200 to $16475. The average Memory Care cost in Bristol, Vermont is $6,876. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Bristol, Vermont typically starts at $1200. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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