It's very pleasant here in Independent Living, but I'm still not certain after my first 5 weeks here that I want to spend the rest of my life here. The residents are very friendly but are seemingly in a much...
They take very good care of both of my parents there. My dad is in the memory care. Mom tells everyone how good they are to her in the lodge. My only fear is that eventually we might run out of money and...
What our family likes the most about The Arbors of Shelburne community is the friendliness of the staff members, and it is comfortable being there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
It's very pleasant here in Independent Living, but I'm still not certain after my first 5 weeks here that I want to spend the rest of my life here. The residents are very friendly but are seemingly in a much...
They have caring staff, and it's an excellent facility. We picked this community, because it was close to my home, it had space for my mother when we needed a space, and it looked like a good place to be....
My mother is a resident at Gazebo North and this facility is great! They have been wonderful and they were able to get my mom right into their home when we needed a huge change from her previous place. The...
They take very good care of both of my parents there. My dad is in the memory care. Mom tells everyone how good they are to her in the lodge. My only fear is that eventually we might run out of money and...
The Vilas Home experience has been nothing short of incredible. We made a very quick transition for our Mom and the staff at Vilas made it seamless. They helped us at every turn to insure it happened in...
It's very pleasant here in Independent Living, but I'm still not certain after my first 5 weeks here that I want to spend the rest of my life here. The residents are very friendly but are seemingly in a much...
We have been generally pleased. We haven't been here long enough to participate in activities. The few residents we've met are friendly. We've only had dinners but have been pleasantly surprised with the...
I am so glad that I chose Danforth as a place for my wife, who has dementia, Although it is a bit of a distance from our home , the visiting trips seem to be short and well worth the effort and time. I can...
We have been generally pleased. We haven't been here long enough to participate in activities. The few residents we've met are friendly. We've only had dinners but have been pleasantly surprised with the...
I am so glad that I chose Danforth as a place for my wife, who has dementia, Although it is a bit of a distance from our home , the visiting trips seem to be short and well worth the effort and time. I can...
I cannot say enough good things about Equinox Terrace. I brought my mother to Vermont from Massachusetts, and she was at another facility for 10 months. I was displeased (that is an understatement!) with the...
The median monthly cost of assisted living in Vermont is about $6,300, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data from its brand partners. Compared to the national median monthly cost of assisted living in the U.S. at about $4,800, assisted living in Vermont is more expensive than other places in the country.[01] However, this is in line with the higher cost of living in the state.
When you’re considering assisted living in the Green Mountain State, it’s a good idea to look at median costs instead of average costs. Medians normally aren’t influenced by extreme values, such as high-end assisted living communities near Lake Champlain, Burlington, and popular ski destinations.
Variation among prices is normal for assisted living in Vermont. For example, the lower 10th percentile monthly cost is around $5,200, while the 90th percentile monthly cost is approximately $12,200 per month.[01]
Many different factors drive the cost of assisted living. Most notably, pricing considers the level of care needed by a specific resident. The following may also play a role in pricing for assisted living in Vermont:
With Vermont being known as a vacation destination on the East Coast, the cost of living tends to be higher in areas that attract tourists to the state. As such, assisted living communities tend to cost less in more rural areas away from tourist attractions than in higher population areas, such as Colchester and Rutland.
It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed when looking at assisted living costs, and you’re not alone in wondering how to cover these expenses. However, there are a variety of ways to pay for assisted living. In fact, some Vermonters may qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, which can help offset expenses related to assisted living in the Green Mountain State.
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For families pursuing assisted living in Vermont, it’s important to plan ahead and consider your loved one’s budget. In some cases, a senior can combine private and public pay options to cover assisted living expenses in Vermont. In the following sections, you can learn about the different ways families can pay for assisted living costs. To learn more about options available for seniors, visit our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
It’s common for older adults and their families to use private resources to cover the cost of assisted living expenses in the beginning.
Within Vermont, the Agency of Human Services’ Division of Licensing and Protection oversees the state’s assisted living facilities. Those operating assisted living communities in Vermont must follow the state requirements outlined in Vermont’s Assisted Living Rules and Regulations to be licensed.[02] The State of Vermont usually conducts inspections of assisted living facilities periodically.You can access publicly available information about assisted living facilities in Vermont by using the Division of Licensing and Protection’s Assisted Living Directory.
As you know, your loved one’s situation, needs, and preferences are unique. If you’re interested in your loved one having a facility with specific qualifications, amenities, or services, it’s best to ask prospective assisted living facilities about these during a tour or exploratory phone call.
Seniors considering assisted living should be assured that they have protected rights through the State of Vermont. In this state, Vermonters in assisted living can expect the following, as outlined in the state’s Residential Care Homes and Assisted Living Residences Resident’s Rights:
With those rights in mind, you should make sure to ask prospective communities about their own policies and how they might affect your loved one’s unique situation and personal preferences.
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and we compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Vermont is moderate. Here are some key findings that informed this rating:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom Proprietary Data.
Agency of Human Services, Department of Aging and Disabilities, Division of Licensing and Protection. (2003, March 15). Assisted living residence licensing regulations.
State of Vermont. Residential care homes and assisted living residence: Residents’ rights.
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