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Assisted Living in Vermont at a Glance
The Vermont partner network spans 1 city, led by Bennington.
How Much Assisted Living Costs in Vermont
The Vermont median for assisted living is $8,597 a month ($103,167 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 39% above the national median of $6,200. For a Vermont veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $4,752 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Vermont median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $8,597 | $6,200 | 45% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $8,580 | $6,673 | 45% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $14,113 | $9,581 | 27% |
| Nursing home, private room | $15,528 | $10,798 | 25% |
Statewide medians for Vermont from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soon
GuideHow Much Will VA Aid & Attendance Pay Toward Assisted Living?Read guide →Could Aid & Attendance Cover Most of a Vermont Assisted Living Bill?
At the Vermont median of $8,597 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 45% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Vermont veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
32,714 Vermont Veterans and Their Families
Vermont is home to 32,714 veterans, 18,416 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Many Vermont veterans served during Vietnam, Korea, or the Gulf War, all wartime periods for VA Pension, and their surviving spouses can qualify too.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Vermont
Patriot Angels works with 1 Vermont assisted living partner. Here is where they are:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 1 | 1 |
Featured Vermont Partners
How Vermont Licenses Assisted Living
Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, Division of Licensing and Protection (DAIL) licenses assisted living residences and residential care homes in Vermont. License categories in Vermont:
- Assisted Living Residence
- Residential Care Home Level III
- Residential Care Home Level IV
What it means for your family: Vermont does not have a separate memory care license; dementia care is provided in licensed residences and care homes. Because our Vermont partner runs memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
Before you sign with a Vermont community, check its record in the DAIL licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in Vermont
Choices for Care
Choices for Care can cover enhanced residential care for eligible residents.
Aid & Attendance in Vermont
The benefit is paid to the Vermont veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Vermont families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Vermont. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Vermont City
3 Vermont cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Vermont Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Vermont?
The Vermont statewide median is $8,597 a month, or $103,167 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Vermont?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Vermont assisted living bill, about 45% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Vermont?
Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, Division of Licensing and Protection.
Does Vermont Medicaid cover assisted living?
Choices for Care: Choices for Care can cover enhanced residential care for eligible residents.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Vermont?
1 assisted living partner in 1 city, and it also offers memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Vermont numbers and partners.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDoes Aid & Attendance Pay for Assisted Living?Read guide →
Guide11 Signs It’s Time for Assisted LivingComing soonGuideDoes Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care?Coming soon
