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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Essex Junction, VT

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Essex Junction 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 Essex Junction. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 26 independent living facilities in Essex Junction, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Burlington, Essex or Winooski.

Essex Junction Independent Living Facilities | 91 Reviews

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Average starting price $5,091/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Essex Junction, VT
The Residence at Shelburne Bay
4.8 / 5.0

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!

Champlain Valley Senior Community in Willsboro, NY
4.4 / 5.0

Everyone who’s employed here knows each patient and where they are at any time we arrive for a visit. My sister has been more social here than at any place for the last few years. I feel her care is excellent.

Harbor Village in South Burlington, VT
3.6 / 5.0

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.

Maple Ridge Lodge

2 Freeman Woods, Essex, VT 05452

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8.9
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6 reviews

The staff was minimal on weekends. Maple Ridge assisted living coordinator told me that this would be my mother's final home, that they were experienced with residents with Parkinson's disease, that Mom...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Maple Ridge Lodge is assisted living reimagined. Situated off Route 289 at exit 10 and adjacent to the Essex Resort and Spa and Maple Ridge Memory Care, Maple Ridge Lodge is a shiny new 71-apartment assisted living community that embraces all that is true to Vermont and those who call it home....

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The Residence at Quarry Hill

465 Quarry Hill Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

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22 reviews

Overall experience, we're very happy at the Residence at Quarry Hill. The staff are wonderful. The food is good, but it is not great. The cost is in line with others, but still $$$.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Residence at Quarry Hill is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled on a wooded parcel in South Burlington, VT. When you join our family, you'll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the comfort of...

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The Residence at Shelburne Bay

185 Pine Haven Shore Road, Shelburne, VT 05482

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9.4
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16 reviews

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...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Gazebo North

1530 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

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8 reviews

I would give a 5 for every category. The Gazebo North community is an excellent facility with well trained and caring staff1. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would in a heartbeat recommend...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Gazebo North is a Level 3 Residential Care Facility, licensed and registered by the Vermont Department of Aging and Independent Living. When seniors need help with their daily activities, we offer safe and secure communities where nurses and aides are available to respond to personal needs. We...

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Harbor Village Senior Living Communities

90 Allen Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

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26 reviews

I have lived here for a few years and life the food and the activities.The best part is playing games like trivia pursuit with my friends and the conversation that we have at meals and during activities. I...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering supportive independent living and assisted living so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one...

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Gazebo Apartments

1510 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

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Everything has been going great so far. We really like this community. Mom likes that they provide transportation for her when she needs to go somewhere. Mom also likes the food and they offer a lot of...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Gazebo Apartments offers private studio, one bedroom and two bedroom assisted care apartments. Pricing is flexible for couples of varying levels of need. Monthly cost includes nursing care, medication management, laundry, housekeeping, meals, transportation and a wide variety of activities. ...

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Williston Place

422 Blair Park Place,, Williston, VT 05452

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1 review

My mother was previously a resident at Williston Place and we really liked this facility. The staff was very friendly. The food was great. The cleanliness was great, the facility was always clean and neat. Unfortunately, my mother ended up needing mo...

Provides: Independent Living

Harbor Village

16 Harbor View Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

9.3
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10 reviews

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: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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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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Mansfield Place

18 Carmichael Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Whitcomb Woods

1855 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

Provides: Senior Apartments

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Taft Farms Senior Living Comm

226 Tyler Way, Williston, VT 05495

1 review

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

Williston Woods

126 Williston Woods Rd, Williston, VT 05495

Provides: Assisted Living

Courtyard

120 E Spring St, Winooski, VT 05404

Provides: Senior Apartments

Courtyard

120 E Spring St, Winooski, VT 05404

Provides: Senior Apartments

Spring Gardens

83 Barlow St, Winooski, VT 05404

Provides: Senior Apartments

Whitney Hill Homestead

100 Whitney Hill Rd, Williston, VT 05495

Provides: Assisted Living

Pines Senior Living Community

7 Aspen Dr # 1, South Burlington, VT 05403

Provides: Senior Apartments

Fern Hill

214 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT 05401

Provides: Independent Living

Ruggles House

262 S Prospect St, Burlington, VT 05401

Provides: Senior Apartments

Converse Home

272 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401

Provides: Assisted Living

Mc Kenzie House

43 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

Provides: Senior Apartments

Mc Kenzie House

43 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

Provides: Senior Apartments

Golden Ridge

435 Shelburne St, Burlington, VT 05401

Provides: Assisted Living

Heineberg Senior Housing

72 Heineberg Rd # 72, Burlington, VT 05401

Provides: Independent Living

Holy Cross Senior Housing

468 Church Rd, Colchester, VT 05446

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cost of independent living in Essex Junction, VT

The average cost of senior living in Essex Junction is 5,091 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Troy, VT with an average of 3,180 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Essex Junction, Vermont

Independent Living

Independent Living Communities provide individuals with a nice equilibrium between an independent lifestyle and not having to concern themselves with chores. Residents may use their free time as they see fit while their meals are prepared by a professionall chef, housekeeping and laundry duties are handled by staff, and recreational activities are scheduled and organized. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy the opportunity to live among peers, in a community with others of similar age groups and backgrounds. Within the individual units, residents have access to a private living space and a full kitchen, and can even live with a partner if they choose. While policies vary between locations, many residences allow pets as well. If medical or nursing assistance is desired, residents may always enlist the services of independent health care professionalls. There are a number of expenses and benefits to keep in mind while determining an independent living community. It is important to figure out if these amenities are covered in the plan: laundry, initial assessment fee, private phone, field trips, cable TV, move-in fee, utilities, and Waiting list deposit. The benefits that pertain to independent living include restaurant-style dining hall, game/TV room, golf course, concierge services, private rental hall, security guards, transportation, and community activities.

Cost of Living

The location in which a care community is based could have a major effect on the total price. Cost of living is a major factor when determining which care option is the best fit for your loved one’s needs. The rent burden for Essex Junction is about 20.4% of the average monthly income. Per month, the median price of rent in Essex Junction is about $1,509 per month and the median price of a house in Essex Junction is about $273,140.

Demographics and Values

Essex Junction has a population density of 904 people per square mile. The current population of Essex Junction consists of 10,691 people. In Essex Junction, 78.4% participate in the labor force, 8.4% have some form of disability, 4.2% are widows, and 6.5% live in poverty. Out of the total city population, 50.1% are female and 49.9% are male. The median age of Essex Junction is 38 years old. Of the population of Essex Junction 46.8% have a college degree, 20.1% have a high-school diploma, and 20.5% have a graduate degree. In Essex Junction, 6.5% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Demographically, Essex Junction is 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 7.1% Asian, 2.5% mixed race, 0.0% Native American, 2.0% Hispanic, 2.0% black, 87.9% white, and 0.5% other or not specified.

State Information

An overview of Vermont

There are 17 general hospitals and 54 health centers that provide care for 628,078 Vermont residents. The three highest ranked hospitals in Vermont are Central Vermont Medical Center, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, and And Northwestern Medical Center Inc.. The state of Vermont has a cost of living index of 118.7 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 111.3 and a housing index rating of 126.7. Vermont is ranked 5th in quality of life and 11th in healthcare. The natural beauty of Vermont is ranked 7th in the nation.

Social demographics of the state

During the latest presidential election, 30% voted for the Republican candidate while 57% voted for the Democratic candidate. In Vermont, 35% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 43. The state of Vermont ranks 48th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religious values, 21% of Vermont’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 854 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-11%, Mainline Protestant-19%, and Historically Black Protestant-1%. In Vermont there are 88 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

The average air quality index rating in Vermont is 36.3 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 43.9 AQI. On average, the state receives 3.64 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of August at around 7.76 inches. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 65F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 84F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 46F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 20F. The average high winter temperature is around 37F in the month of December. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around -1F in the month of January. On average, the humidity rating for Vermont is around 72%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 72%. While residents of Vermont mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Vermont can include earthquakes (moderate) and floods.

Wildlife to be found in Vermont

The state of Vermont has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of walnut, sassafras, poplar, and sycamore. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the porcupine, the moose, the snowshoe hare, or the river otter. The state animal of Vermont is the the morgan horse.

Frequently asked questions

The Residence at Quarry Hill, The Residence at Shelburne Bay and Champlain Valley Senior Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Essex Junction, Vermont. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Essex Junction, Vermont. See the full list.

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