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If you’re looking for independent living in the Berkshire area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Berkshire. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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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.
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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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
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
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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
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
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, 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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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It is great to have Wendy here at Taft Farms. She is such a big help and is so kind. She is a great addition here at Taft Farms Senior Living Comm.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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 independent living in Berkshire, VT
The average cost of senior living in Berkshire is $4,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Derby Line, VT with an average of $2,925 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berkshire, VT vs. nearby cities
Berkshire, VT
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berkshire, VT vs. the state and national average
Berkshire, VT
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berkshire vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Berkshire, VT by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Berkshire
Recent reviews for independent living in Berkshire
The Residence at Shelburne Bay
4.8
Such an incredible experience with these folks. Sarah was particularly helpful - answered our questions thoroughly, made my mom truly feel like a VIP, so welcoming and inviting. We felt like we were truly part of the family!
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.
South Harbor Senior Living in South Burlington, VT
5.0
The staff is very caring . My Dad feels comfortable with his care giver. He feels secure and respected. The facility is well maintained and the menu and food are well done. The staff encourage my Dad to participate in activities and this has helped him meet more of his neighbors and helped his ...
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Berkshire independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berkshire independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berkshire, 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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berkshire, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
11.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Berkshire 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 Berkshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berkshire, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
7.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berkshire 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 Berkshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berkshire, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
10.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
7.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.4%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Residence at Quarry Hill, The Residence at Shelburne Bay and Homestead Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Berkshire, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 58 independent living facilities near Berkshire, Vermont. See the full list.
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