The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Williamstown, VT for 2024
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Williamstown, VT below include 7 Assisted Living facilities with 10 reviews. On average in Williamstown, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Assisted Living Facilities in Williamstown, Vermont
"We loved The Gardens. The director who owns and runs it was fantastic and awesome. The people were great. The place was clean, smelled great, and was organized. There were tons of activities. The facilities were clean and the places were nice. It was..."
"My friend is living there now. She is 85 years old and just loves it. She said they have lots of activities, and the people who work there are super. They are very kind and attentive, and she said although it is not home, it is the next best thing. S..."
"My mother is currently in Mayo Residential care. It's very clean and kept up, and the staff is very caring. The rooms are a good size. The food is really good. She's gained weight since she's been in there because she's eating so much. One thing I do..."
"My sister is in Lincoln House. It's perfect and it's close to home. What impressed me most was it's only 27 residents. I have eaten there and the food is edible and it's good. She's in a private room with a private bath. They have a waiting list. The..."
"My wife and I moved to Chestnut Place three months ago because we could no longer take care of our home and I needed assistance caring for my wife. We have a beautiful new one bedroom apartment in the assisted living area. We have a well qualified nu..."
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Williamstown
Williamstown, Vermont, was chartered in 1781 and counts Thomas Davenport, inventor of the world’s first electric motor, as one of its early residents. Seniors can choose from three Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) to call home in this area, which is nestled along the scenic Williamstown Gulf. The Division of Licensing and Protection is in charge of governing these facilities throughout Vermont. ALFs provide 24-hour supervision, assistance with activities of daily living and meal services for senior residents in a homelike setting.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Williamstown
Williamstown has a chilly climate with 89 inches of annual snowfall, which may make it difficult for seniors with limited mobility to be active all year round. The summers have an average high temperature of 78 degrees, and the winters are cold with an average low temperature of six degrees.
Seniors living in Williamstown can feel secure due to the relatively low levels of crime. On a scale of 1 to 100, with 1 being the safest, violent crime is rated at 36.1, which is only a little higher than the national average of 31.1. Property crime is rated at 30.7, which is lower than the national average of 38.1.
Williamstown has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Berlin.
Seniors living in Williamstown have access to Green Mountain Transit (GMT) bus services, which allows them to get to doctor's appointments, local attractions and shopping. Seniors received a reduced fare when riding the GMT.
Williamstown has a cost of living that is rated 7.70 percent lower than the national average. This means seniors on a budget may have more to spend on assisted living expenses.
Field Farm has four miles of walking trails, as well as art installation pieces and tours for seniors to enjoy. Seniors can also take in the theatre performances at the local Barrington State Co.
Paying for Assisted Living in Williamstown
Assisted Living costs in Williamstown start around $0 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Williamstown and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Cities in Vermont
White River Junction
$10,435
Middlebury
$7,880
Essex Junction
$6,495
US
$4,000
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Williamstown
Low-income seniors in Vermont may be eligible to receive help paying for assisted living services through Green Mountain Care, the state’s Medicaid plan, which offers the Global Commitment to Health Waiver. Vermont has no non-Medicaid programs in place which cover assisted living costs.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for
assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs.
Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living,
visit our Assisted Living in Vermont page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Williamstown
Williamstown and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies
and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or
currently residing in an assisted living
community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as
geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding
home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Williamstown, please visit our Assisted Living in Vermont page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Williamstown
Williamstown-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive
set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in
Vermont are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Vermont
page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Review of The Gardens LLC
We loved The Gardens. The director who owns and runs it was fantastic and awesome. The people were great. The place was clean, smelled great, and was organized. There were tons of activities. The...
We've made arrangements for my dad to move into The Gardens. They have excellent accommodations. Their apartments are very roomy. They've repainted everything and put in new carpeting in the...