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Assisted living costs in Barton average about $6,201 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 23 communities in Barton. Our detailed directory has 62 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Homestead Senior Living
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Fantastic facility kitchen, living room, lobby, game room and well laid out apts. Top notch staff. From ever director to kitchen staff. Could not be mom thoughtful on caring of residents their individual...
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.
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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
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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.
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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Mom felt comfortable from the first moment. Both residents and staff were very welcoming. I would definitely recommend Riverglen to anyone looking for a caring elderly community.
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.
A unique setting on the banks of the Ammonoosuc River with immediate access to Littleton's vibrant Main Street, named one of the Nation's 'Ten Best'. Fifty resident apartments, each with kitchenette and private bath.Three delicious and balanced meals prepared by expert chefs served from a menu in...
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I am speaking for my parents, to be clear. I'm not a resident. I visit often. The staff are hard working, friendly, and made us feel at home right away. The apartment sizes are very nice, they are large,...
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.
Built on our commitment to excellence, Summit by Morrison is a first-of-its-kind senior living community in the heart of northern New Hampshire. Located on a sloping hillside with sweeping views of Dalton Mountain, Summit by Morrison is a community that provides a full continuum of care all on...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Maple Ridge Memory Care. The move in and acclimation was a smooth process. I would recommend this facility to others.
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.
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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
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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
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
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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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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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Photo of Brownway Residence
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 Sartwell Place
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.
Photo of Heaton Woods
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 Gary Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
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My sister was a resident for four years and her care was excellent. The Director and staff are loving caregivers and the atmosphere is warm and homelike. I am extremely grateful that places like this exist.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
Photo of Mansfield Place
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.
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 Barton, VT

The average cost of senior living in Barton is $6,201 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Derby Line, VT with an average of $2,925 per month.

Assisted living costs in Barton, VT, vs. nearby cities

Barton, VT
$6,201/mo
$6,201/mo

Assisted living costs in Barton, VT, vs. state and national averages

Barton, VT
$6,201/mo
$6,301/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

Assisted living costs in Barton, VT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,201/mo
$6,201/mo

Assisted living costs in Barton, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$9,495/mo
Studio
$6,634/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,112/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,235/mo

Senior living costs in Barton 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: Barton, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarton, VTVermontU.S.
Assisted Living$6,201/mo$6,301/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$6,201/mo$6,592/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$4,833/mo$5,473/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Barton, VT:$6,201/mo
Vermont:$6,301/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Barton, VT:$6,201/mo
Vermont:$6,592/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Barton, VT:$4,833/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Barton, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barton 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.

Barton, VTVT stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Barton, VT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Barton 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
Barton, VT$5,750/mo$5,621/mo+2.3%
Vermont$5,724/mo$6,466/mo-11.5%
National$4,588/mo$4,520/mo+1.5%
Barton, VT
2024 average cost:$5,750/mo
2023 average cost:$5,621/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$5,724/mo
2023 average cost:$6,466/mo
Percent change:-11.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,588/mo
2023 average cost:$4,520/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barton, 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 Barton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Barton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Barton

Summit by Morrison in Whitefield, NH

4.9
The staff is great and my loved ones' dignity is important and they treat her with compassion and dignity. Communication is good between the staff and our family, and I would recommend this community to others.

Maple Ridge in Essex, VT

5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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Homestead Senior Living in Saint Albans, VT

4.5
At age 89 my husband and decided to sell our beloved home and enter senior living. We chose Homestead because it was less than a half hour away from our daughter's home, close to fine hospital, and offered. The serving we wanted. We enjoyed a warm welcome from staff and fellow residents. Our ...
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Barton review score based on 31 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 18 Barton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barton 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

Barton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Barton, VT18 facilities
8.3
Orleans, VT22 facilities
7.9
West Burke, VT20 facilities

Review subcategories for Barton 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 31 reviews of 18 Barton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barton 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.
Barton, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Barton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barton, 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 Barton 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 Barton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barton, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.6%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barton 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 Barton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barton, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barton 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 Barton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barton, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Barton 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 Barton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barton, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barton 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 Barton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barton, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Barton protect seniors.
Learn about Vermont assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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