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.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Vermont is about $7,400.
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...
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...
Everything has been going great so far. We really like this community. Mom likes that they provide transportation for her when she needs to go somewhere. Mom also likes the food and they offer a lot of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Vermont memory care communities are licensed by the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living’s (DAIL) Division of Licensing and Protection. They’re licensed under the Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) category, because memory care communities are considered a specialized type of assisted living community.
Before moving into a licensed memory care community, your senior relative’s current needs must be below the level of care required for a nursing home. Within two weeks after moving in, you can expect your loved one to be assessed by a registered nurse to formally confirm their needs.[01]
Once the senior has moved in, their community is responsible for providing memory care services in addition to the following assisted living level of personal care services:[02]
Seniors should also have the opportunity to eat at least three meals a day in addition to snacks.[02]
Understanding memory care staff requirements may give you peace of mind when choosing a community for the senior in your life.
In Vermont memory care facilities, there should always be at least one staff member present who can provide personal care to the residents. In addition, there should be a certified nurse available on site to provide oversight.[01] However, instead of a certain staff-to-resident ratio, all communities are required to have enough staff present to ensure proper care and safety.[02]
All caregiving staff must also follow the training requirements below:[01]
Seniors’ living spaces are also regulated in memory care. Each licensed community must offer a private bedroom, but your loved one can ask for a shared unit.[02] If they opt for a private unit, it should be at least 225 square feet without counting storage space or bathrooms.[01] In addition, each senior should have access to a private bathroom, a living space, storage space, and an emergency response system.[02]
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
All Assisted Living Residences are inspected before they’re licensed, and additional unannounced inspections may occur.[02] To view the inspection reports, also known as survey statements, for a specific Vermont memory care community, visit the Division of Licensing and Protection website. Click on Assisted Living Residences to browse the survey statements from different communities. You can also click on Facilities by County to view a list of communities in your area.
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8300
Phone: 800-464-4343
National Center for Assisted Living. 2022 ed. Assisted Living State Regulatory Review.
Vermont Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Residence, Residential Care Home.
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