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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Calais, VT

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Assisted living costs in Calais average about $6,585 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 52 communities in Calais. Our detailed directory has 246 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 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.
Photo of Merry Meadow Farm
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 Gracie Residence
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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 Golden Ridge
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 Converse Home
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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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
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, 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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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
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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 Grand Senior Living
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.
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.
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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
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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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Photo of Ave Maria Home
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.
Photo of Kendall At Hanover
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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It's my home, I cannot be in my own home anymore and this is now "my home." I no longer have to do laundry, cook 3 meals a day, floors windows and work. I love children and always had mine and the neighbors...
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Calais, VT

The average cost of senior living in Calais is $6,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Derby Line, VT with an average of $2,925 per month.

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

Calais, VT
$6,585/mo
$6,751/mo

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

Calais, VT
$6,585/mo
$6,395/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,585/mo
$6,680/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,313/mo
Studio
$7,278/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,301/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,432/mo

Senior living costs in Calais 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: Calais, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCalais, VTVermontU.S.
Assisted Living$6,585/mo$6,395/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$6,680/mo$6,699/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living$3,213/mo$5,473/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Calais, VT:$6,585/mo
Vermont:$6,395/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Calais, VT:$6,680/mo
Vermont:$6,699/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Calais, VT:$3,213/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Assisted living costs in Calais, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Calais 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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Assisted living cost trends in Calais, VT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Calais 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
Calais, VT$7,605/mo$6,937/mo+9.6%
Vermont$7,585/mo$6,937/mo+9.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Calais, VT
2024 average cost:$7,605/mo
2023 average cost:$6,937/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$7,585/mo
2023 average cost:$6,937/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Calais, 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 Calais.

What families are saying about assisted living in Calais

Recent reviews for assisted living in Calais

The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, VT

5.0
It is lovely. If you can afford it, it is a great place to live and create community. We picked this community because of the availability of memory care space and proximity to my home.

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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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.

Calais review score based on 98 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 98 reviews of 43 Calais assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Calais 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

Calais review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Calais, VT43 facilities
8.5
Montpelier, VT58 facilities
8.4
Barre, VT55 facilities

Review subcategories for Calais 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 98 reviews of 43 Calais assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Calais 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.
Calais, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.7
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Calais assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Calais assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Calais, 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 Calais 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 Calais that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Calais, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.6%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Calais 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 Calais Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Calais, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Calais 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 Calais partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Calais, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Calais 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 Calais communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Calais, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Calais 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 Calais offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Calais, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.9%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
27.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Calais

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 Calais protect seniors.
Learn about Vermont assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Homestead Senior Living, The Residence at Shelburne Bay and Harbor Village Senior Living Communities are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Calais, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 52 assisted living facilities near Calais, Vermont. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Calais, Vermont is Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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