Best Assisted Living in Chittenden

The Residence at Shelburne Bay is consistently ranked among Vermont's premier assisted living communities, located just minutes from Burlington in Shelburne. This LCB Senior Living community offers sophisticated apartment-style living with comprehensive care services. The facility features restaurant-style dining, a full-service salon, fitness center, and extensive activity programs. Specializing in both assisted living and memory care, they provide personalized care plans, 24-hour nursing support, and medication management. Family reviews consistently praise the attentive staff, beautiful facilities, and engaging social programming that maintains residents' independence while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

Ethan Allen Residence is a highly-regarded nonprofit assisted living community located in Burlington, serving the greater Chittenden County area. Operated by Cathedral Square Corporation, this facility combines affordable luxury with exceptional care quality. The community offers studio and one-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, housekeeping, and personalized care services. Notable features include a secured memory care neighborhood, extensive wellness programs, and intergenerational activities. With strong emphasis on community integration and resident dignity, Ethan Allen receives consistent praise for its compassionate staff, clean facilities, and comprehensive care approach that adapts to changing resident needs.

The Arbors at Shelburne, operated by Benchmark Senior Living, is an award-winning assisted living community specifically designed for seniors with memory impairment. Located in Shelburne just south of Burlington, this facility specializes in dementia and Alzheimer's care using innovative approaches like Benchmark's Mind & Memory program. The community features secure outdoor courtyards, purpose-built common areas, and specialized sensory stimulation spaces. Staff receive extensive dementia care training and maintain high staff-to-resident ratios. Family reviews highlight the exceptional memory care expertise, beautiful and safe environment, and the facility's success in maintaining residents' quality of life through personalized engagement and clinical excellence.