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Senior living in Vermont

Assisted Living & Senior Care in Vermont

Compare 4 senior living communities across 4 cities in Vermont, including 3 offering assisted living, 4 with memory care and 2 with independent living. Browse by city, see photos and care details, and contact communities directly, free.

4Communities listed
3Assisted living
4Memory care
2Independent living

Senior living by city in Vermont

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Senior care in Vermont

Our Vermont directory includes 4 communities in 4 cities, including 3 offering assisted living, 4 with memory care and 2 with independent living. 3 communities offer both assisted living and memory care on site. The largest choice is in Bennington (1), Essex (1), Shelburne (1).

Assisted living and memory care communities are licensed and inspected by the state, so ask each community for its most recent inspection report, or look it up through Vermont’s licensing agency.

Choosing a community in Vermont

  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime, and talk to residents as well as staff.
  • Ask what the monthly fee includes, how care levels are priced and how often rates rise.
  • Check staffing levels day and night, and what training caregivers receive.
  • Ask how the community handles falls, medical emergencies and changing care needs.
  • Look up the community’s most recent state inspection report.

What does senior care cost?

National median costs in 2024 were about $5,900 a month for assisted living, about $34 an hour for a home health aide, and about $9,300 a month for a semi-private nursing home room. Memory care usually costs more than assisted living. Prices in Vermont may be higher or lower, so ask each community for a written breakdown.

Medicare does not pay for long-term assisted living or memory care. Medicaid programs, long-term care insurance and VA benefits may help those who qualify.

Source: Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2024 (national medians).

How much does assisted living cost?
Ways to pay for assisted living

All senior living communities in Vermont

Every Vermont community in our directory, grouped by city.

Essex (1)

South Burlington (1)

Senior living in Vermont: FAQs

How many senior living communities are there in Vermont?

Our directory currently lists 4 senior living communities across 4 cities in Vermont, including 3 offering assisted living, 4 with memory care and 2 with independent living.

Which Vermont cities have the most senior living options?

In our directory, the cities with the most listings are Bennington (1), Essex (1), Shelburne (1). You can browse every city below.

How much does assisted living cost in Vermont?

Costs vary by city, community and level of care. As a guide, the national median for assisted living was about $5,900 a month in 2024 (Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey). Ask each community for current pricing.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living in Vermont?

No. Medicare doesn’t cover long-term stays, rent or personal care in assisted living. Vermont’s Medicaid program may help eligible residents with some care costs, and veterans may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance benefits.

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