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The cost of independent living in Charlotte is about $5,991 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 113 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of The Residence at Shelburne Bay
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9.6
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19 reviews
9.6
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19 reviews
5 star
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For the short time I have been living at The Residence at Shelburne Bay, I have had nice experiences. The staff and residents are all friendly and helpful. There are many things to do, both physically and...
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.
The Residence at Shelburne Bay is an independent, assisted and memory care living community nestled in the friendly southwestern Vermont town of Shelburne, VT. Situated just a short distance from the breathtaking vistas of Lake Champlain, The Residence at Shelburne Bay is located within easy...
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9.5
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57 reviews
9.5
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57 reviews
5 star
68%
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21%
3 star
9%
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I took a tour of Harbor Villages in South Burlington with Executive Director; she was and has been wonderful. I have also met with a lot of staff there and they are not only kind and compassionate but...
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.
Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering Residential Care so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one meal every day served in our...
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8.9
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21 reviews
8.9
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21 reviews
5 star
81%
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14%
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Mom didn't spend but one week there since she fell ill and passed away but the staff and everyone was very helpful and kind to her. The family appreciated all that they did to make her feel welcome.
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.
The Champlain Valley Senior Community offers a skilled nursing enhanced assisted living & memory care community. We are also family owned and operated which helps ensure high staffing ratios and personalized care.The Champlain Valley Senior Community's enhanced license enables our staff to...
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I am happy to say that I chose a nice place for my needs. After five years I would highly recommend Harbors Village to all my friends.
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.
Harborview offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living, so that you can enjoy your retirement years.
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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.
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 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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Charlotte, VT

The average cost of senior living in Charlotte is $5,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montpelier, VT with an average of $3,230 per month.

Independent living costs in Charlotte, VT, vs. nearby cities

Charlotte, VT
$5,991/mo
$6,145/mo

Independent living costs in Charlotte, VT, vs. state and national averages

Charlotte, VT
$5,991/mo
$5,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Charlotte, VT, vs. other senior living options

$7,131/mo
Independent Living
$5,991/mo

Independent living costs in Charlotte, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,733/mo
Studio
$4,956/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,373/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,689/mo

Senior living costs in Charlotte 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: Charlotte, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharlotte, VTVermontU.S.
Independent Living$5,991/mo$5,473/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$6,969/mo$6,395/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$7,131/mo$6,699/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Charlotte, VT:$5,991/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Charlotte, VT:$6,969/mo
Vermont:$6,395/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Charlotte, VT:$7,131/mo
Vermont:$6,699/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
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Independent living costs in Charlotte, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Charlotte 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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Independent living cost trends in Charlotte, VT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Charlotte 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
Charlotte, VT$4,743/mo$3,780/mo+25.5%
Vermont$4,503/mo$3,780/mo+19.1%
National$3,169/mo$3,006/mo+5.4%
Charlotte, VT
2024 average cost:$4,743/mo
2023 average cost:$3,780/mo
Percent change:+25.5%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$4,503/mo
2023 average cost:$3,780/mo
Percent change:+19.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 independent living in Charlotte

Recent reviews for independent living in Charlotte

The Residence at Shelburne Bay

5.0
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 smaller, lacked the colorful framed prints on the walls all over,more business like not ...
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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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Harbor Village in South Burlington, VT

3.6
Still waiting on current things to get fixed. Overall, I love Harbor Village. Lunch should be heavy meal and dinner should be a light meal.

Charlotte independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charlotte independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charlotte, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charlotte independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Charlotte partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charlotte, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Charlotte independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Charlotte communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charlotte, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charlotte independent 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 independent living communities in Charlotte offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charlotte, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.4%
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There are 9 independent living facilities near Charlotte, Vermont. See the full list.

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

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