The Residences at the Essex
Independent Living & Home Care · Essex Junction, VT

The Residences at the Essex

Independent Living & Home Care · Essex Junction, VT

Overview of The Residences at the Essex

The Residences at the Essex at 5 Freeman Woods in Essex Junction, Vermont, is an independent living community. It’s set in a residential area with a Walk Score of 32, so some nearby services are walkable, but most trips require a car.

Independent living communities like The Residences at the Essex are tailored for older adults wanting to live independently while enjoying the convenience of community amenities and services. Occupants typically have their own private apartments where they can control their daily lives while optionally participating in social activities and dining options. The Essex location gives access to the surrounding Vermont community.

It’s encouraged for interested residents and their families to contact the home directly to learn more about floor plans, pricing, dining options, and the full range of activities and services.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #17 / 29Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 17th out of 29 independent living communities we track in Vermont for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Vermont facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Vermont that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Info below is compiled from the VT Dept. of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
The Residences at the Essex
IL
HC
Essex Junction (Essex Town)-No
32
Facility 32
VT AVG 44
Rank #17 / 29
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Brookdale Fillmore Pond
IL
AL
MC
RESC
Bennington-Yes
8
Facility 8
VT AVG 44
Rank #29 / 29
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed11
Bromley Manor
IL
AL
MC
RESC
Manchester Center-Yes
14
Facility 14
VT AVG 44
Rank #26 / 29
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private Rooms9
Pines Senior Living Community VT
IL
South Burlington-No
58
Facility 58
VT AVG 44
Rank #10 / 29
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Equinox Village
IL
Manchester (Manchester Center)-Yes
37
Facility 37
VT AVG 44
Rank #16 / 29
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other VT independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Residences at the Essex

What neighborhood is The Residences at the Essex in?

The Residences at the Essex is in the Essex Town neighborhood of Essex Junction.

Is The Residences at the Essex in a walkable area?

The Residences at the Essex has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at The Residences at the Essex?

No, The Residences at the Essex has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of The Residences at the Essex?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Residences at the Essex in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Residences at the Essex provide?

The Residences at the Essex offers Independent Living & Home Care.

What is the address of The Residences at the Essex?

The Residences at the Essex is located at 5 Freeman Woods, Essex Junction, VT 05452.

What is the phone number of The Residences at the Essex?

(802) 878-5411 will put you in contact with the team at The Residences at the Essex.

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