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Assisted living costs in Shady Rill average about $6,405 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 56 communities in Shady Rill. Our detailed directory has 251 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 On the Green
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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
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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.
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.
Photo of Pine Harbour Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 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 Valehaven Home For Adults
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, 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.
Vista Senior Living is a premier senior living community located in the picturesque town of Killington, Vermont.Our commitment to ensuring that our residents receive the highest level of care and unparalleled services has established us as an industry leader in senior living. Our pet-friendly...
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We had to move our mom last year, during COVID restrictions to a Memory Care residence. We searched for several months in the Central Vermont area and could not find a place that we thought was suitable and...
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 Shady Rill, VT

The average cost of senior living in Shady Rill is $6,405 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Troy, VT with an average of $3,180 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shady Rill, VT, vs. nearby cities

Shady Rill, VT
$6,405/mo
$6,648/mo

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

Shady Rill, VT
$6,405/mo
$6,301/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

Assisted living costs in Shady Rill, VT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,405/mo
$6,483/mo

Assisted living costs in Shady Rill, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,797/mo
Studio
$6,983/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,093/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,432/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Rill 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: Shady Rill, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Rill, VTVermontU.S.
Assisted Living$6,405/mo$6,301/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$6,483/mo$6,592/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living$3,213/mo$5,473/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Rill, VT:$6,405/mo
Vermont:$6,301/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Shady Rill, VT:$6,483/mo
Vermont:$6,592/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Shady Rill, VT:$3,213/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shady Rill, VT, over time

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

Shady Rill, VTVT stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shady Rill, VT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shady Rill 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
Shady Rill, 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%
Shady Rill, 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 Shady Rill, 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 Shady Rill.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shady Rill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shady Rill

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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Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Shady Rill review score based on 100 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 100 reviews of 48 Shady Rill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shady Rill 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

Shady Rill review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Shady Rill, VT48 facilities
8.6
Montpelier, VT58 facilities
8.5
Barre, VT55 facilities

Review subcategories for Shady Rill 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 100 reviews of 48 Shady Rill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shady Rill 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.
Shady Rill, 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
3.8
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Shady Rill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Rill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Rill, 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 Shady Rill 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 Shady Rill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shady Rill, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shady Rill 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 Shady Rill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shady Rill, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shady Rill 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 Shady Rill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Rill, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Rill 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 Shady Rill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Rill, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Rill 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 Shady Rill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Rill, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.2%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shady Rill

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 Shady Rill protect seniors.
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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 Shady Rill, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 56 assisted living facilities near Shady Rill, Vermont. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Shady Rill, Vermont is Harbor Village Senior Living Communities. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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