Vermont is primarily known for its scenic natural beauty, famous covered bridges, and popularity as a vacation and skiing destination. And yes, it’s also known for maple syrup – Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States. Vermont’s expansive, serene woodlands, snowy peaks, and charming cities like Burlington make “The Green Mountain State” a perfect retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 10 retirement communities in Vermont which offer independent living. The median monthly cost of independent living in Vermont is about $4,400.
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.
I continue to say and believe, it is always best to care for your loved ones where they want to be but if you can't provide what they need to be safe Residence at Shelburne Bay is the place to be. Compassion...
Residence at QH has provided outstanding care for my father. He started as an independent resident, moved to assisted living, and now to memory care. I feel that this facility has helped ease the...
I continue to say and believe, it is always best to care for your loved ones where they want to be but if you can't provide what they need to be safe Residence at Shelburne Bay is the place to be. Compassion...
Moving in was very smooth. The man who helped was cheerful and efficient. The admission process was also very good. The facility is quite nice with a feeling of an old high class hotel rather than an...
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good...
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...
I continue to say and believe, it is always best to care for your loved ones where they want to be but if you can't provide what they need to be safe Residence at Shelburne Bay is the place to be. Compassion...
Moving in was very smooth. The man who helped was cheerful and efficient. The admission process was also very good. The facility is quite nice with a feeling of an old high class hotel rather than an...
I continue to say and believe, it is always best to care for your loved ones where they want to be but if you can't provide what they need to be safe Residence at Shelburne Bay is the place to be. Compassion...
Moving in was very smooth. The man who helped was cheerful and efficient. The admission process was also very good. The facility is quite nice with a feeling of an old high class hotel rather than an...
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good...
Our loved one has now passed but Brookdale Fillmore Pond were wonderful to her and our family. We felt that the community had a coziness and charm to it and we would absolutely recommend them to other...
My loved one is currently a resident at Holiday Diamond Ridge and overall it has been a good experience so far. They are currently redoing the common areas, so those should be nicely updated. If the food...
The best part about the community IS that; community, and a generally relaxed relationship to the staff. At Sweetwood of Williamstown, the people definitely care, which is WAY MORE than many assisted living...
Because they don’t provide care services, stand-alone Vermont independent living communities aren’t licensed or regularly inspected. However, due to the rental nature of independent living units, these facilities may be subject to some standards of the Vermont Rental Housing Health Code. They may also be subject to certain landlord and tenant laws as well as inspections by the Department of Health’s Town Health Officers.
Certain senior living regulations may apply to Vermont independent living facilities if they share a campus with a higher level of senior living, such as a licensed assisted living community. Known as Assisted Living Residences (ALRs), these communities are licensed by the state’s Division of Licensing and Protection (DLP). They must provide daily activities and social interactions, provide three meals a day, and have at least one staff member in the community at all times.[01]
Visit our Vermont assisted living regulations page to learn more about this care type.
Many independent living communities have a minimum age requirement of 55 years old, and in most cases, you can only move in if you don’t require any care services at the time. In addition to these requirements, you should be aware of your rights as a renter in your state.
In Vermont, senior renters should have access to the following features in their rental units:[02]
You’ll also have certain protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act:[03]
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8300
Phone: 800-464-4343
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Assisted Living Residences are inspected by the state’s Division of Licensing and Protection (DLP) before they’re licensed and whenever the DLP thinks it’s appropriate to do so. Some of these inspections are unannounced.[01]
To view inspection reports, also known as survey statements, for combined independent living and assisted living communities near you, visit Vermont’s Division of Licensing and Protection website. Click on “Assisted Living Residence” to view a list of incidence investigations. You can also click on “Facilities by County” to view lists of assisted living facilities in your area.
Vermont Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Residence, Residential Care Home.
Vermont Tenants. (2008). Renting in Vermont: Information handbook for tenants and landlords.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
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