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Located in the scenic state of Vermont, Williston Place is a locally owned retirement community that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors. Its apartments are thoughtfully designed to cater to every need, featuring granite countertops, a private balcony, a walk-in shower, 9-foot ceilings, soft-close maple cabinetry, and more.
This haven also provides an abundance of amenities and opportunities for growth and relaxation to ensure that its residents can experience a new lifestyle and make new friends. The home boasts an impressive array of community amenities, including a creative studio, a library, underground parking, bike storage, a fitness room, a pub and lounge, raised garden beds, and even welcomes pets. What’s more, residents can participate in a range of cultural, educational, and social events that foster personal development and growth. Williston Place is the ideal place for seniors to thrive and indulge in the joys of life.
Located in the heart of Stowe, Vermont, The Woodlands at Stowe is an active 55+ independent living community that offers seniors a vibrant retirement environment bursting with community spirit. The community offers a maintenance-free apartment-style living designed with residents comfort and security in mind. With a professional on-site management team and resident services coordinator available, residents are guaranteed peace of mind knowing they have easy access to assistance and support should they need it.
At The Woodlands, residents enjoy a maintenance-free living with housekeeping, laundry, building maintenance and repairs, landscaping and snow removal handled by a hardworking support team. Fostering a full & active lifestyle, the community conducts regularly scheduled activities, such as exercise classes, live musical performances, and sightseeing excursions. Residents also enjoy chef-prepared meals daily and an array of amenities, such as a library, an exercise room, and beautiful outdoor common spaces for relaxation or socializing.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 1100 sq. ft.
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Taft Farms Senior Living Community is a 55+ independent living community in Williston, VT, offering one- and two-bedroom apartments. Promoting a lively and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults find their new home. Most apartments include heat, hot water, and electricity for residents’ convenience. The community also helps with maintenance requests to help residents maintain their independence with ease.
Here, residents have quick access to activities and leisure opportunities, as there are various recreation sites in the area. Communal spaces are also available, providing residents with more spaces for interaction. Located near the U.S. Highway 2, restaurants, and other local amenities in Williston, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This independent living community is committed to helping older adults live independently in retirement, making it an ideal choice for senior living in Vermont.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
An extraordinary community located at Kilburn Street, Burlington, VT, Vermont Center for Independent Living focuses on individuals with disabilities. Providing various services such as vaccination, community access programs, deaf independence programs, home access programs, and peer advocacy counseling, the community ensures that the needs of the individuals are met and their rights are granted.
The community strives to provide the utmost care and support for the members of the community to enhance their quality of life. Vermont Center for Independent Living champions the dignity and respect for people with disability, going over and beyond to deliver the proper care and support that they deserve within the comfort of their homes. Moreover, the community supports the independence of the people with disabilities. A better quality of life for people with disabilities and a haven where their voices are expressed and needs are heard.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Welcome to Williston Woods, a charming 55+ resident-owned assisted living community nestled amidst the serene woods of Williston, Vermont. This picturesque community boasts six streets, each leading to 112 impeccably maintained and highly sought-after homes. The heart of Williston Woods is its beautiful activity center, serving as a vibrant hub of social engagement for residents. The activities committee, brimming with enthusiasm, regularly organizes a delightful array of events like ice-cream socials, concerts, home-cooked monthly dinners, and an annual bazaar, fostering a close-knit community spirit.
Additionally, Senior residents actively participate in various resident-initiated activities, from lively bingo nights and creative card-making sessions to corn hole leagues and invigorating Bone Builders classes. Each day is filled with opportunities to enjoy life to the fullest, making Williston Woods a welcoming and vibrant place to call home. New members are warmly embraced, and everyone is invited to create lasting memories in this enriching and lively community.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Loretto Home is an affordable assisted living and skilled nursing home in Rutland. The tight-knit home aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Mid-rise
Cathedral Square, established in 1977 in South Burlington, Vermont, offers diverse senior living options. These include independent apartments, assisted homes, and dedicated memory care options. Committed to environmentally sustainable building practices and energy efficiency, Cathedral Square ensures its facilities maintain high-quality standards while remaining affordable for seniors.
In a dedicated effort to create a healthy, smoke-free environment, Cathedral Square holds well-maintained premises staffed by true professionals. Residents can use various amenities, including free on-site parking, a vibrant social, cultural, and recreational activities calendar, and dedicated garden spaces. The community welcomes up to two pets and extends cost-effective perks such as discounted cable rates. Notably, utilities like telephone, internet, and cable TV are all included in the rent, enhancing the convenience of living at Cathedral Square. With an array of inviting community spaces, Cathedral Square prioritizes the well-being and comfort of its residents, creating an engaging and professionally managed living environment.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 450 - 570 / 560 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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Resident Experience
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Regulatory
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Visual Media
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Website
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Stability
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
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Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Pricing Transparency
Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Vermont
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 2 independent living communities in Vermont. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Vermont?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Vermont, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Vermont?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.











