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Vermont In-Home Care by the Numbers
What In-Home Care Costs in Vermont
The Vermont median for a home health aide is $8,580 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 29% above the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $45 an hour, a Vermont veteran who needs help mornings and evenings only may spend far less than the full-time median.
| Type of care | Vermont per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $8,580 | $6,673 | 45% |
| Assisted living | $8,597 | $6,200 | 45% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $14,113 | $9,581 | 27% |
All Vermont figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
Could VA Benefits Help Pay for In-Home Care in Vermont?
Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. A Vermont veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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Vermont Veterans and Families Who May Qualify
Vermont is home to 32,714 veterans, 18,416 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). Vermont had 7,460 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 28.7% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Patriot Angels In-Home Care Partners in Vermont
Patriot Angels works with one in-home care provider in Vermont.
| City | Partners | Home care agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Williston | 1 | 1 |
Featured Vermont Partners
Licensing for Vermont Home Care Agencies
Vermont does not license agencies that provide only non-medical companion and personal care, so the checks fall to you. Ask for proof of liability insurance, bonding, background checks and caregiver training before anyone comes to the house.
An agency that employs its caregivers handles payroll taxes and workers’ comp. A private hire leaves those duties with the family.
Vermont Programs That Help With In-Home Care
Choices for Care
Vermont Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in Vermont.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the Vermont home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
Find In-Home Care in Your Vermont City
One Vermont city has a in-home care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Neighboring states: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Vermont In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in Vermont?
The Vermont median is $8,580 a month for 44 hours a week, about $45 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in Vermont?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Vermont agency or a private caregiver.
Do Vermont home care agencies need a license?
Not for non-medical companion and personal care. Check insurance and background screening yourself.
Does Vermont Medicaid pay for care at home?
Choices for Care can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve Vermont?
One provider in one city.
New to Home Care? Start Here
For the in-home care basics that apply in Vermont and every other state, start with the national guide.
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