Barbara‘s 1840 House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Rutland, VT

Barbara‘s 1840 House

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Rutland, VT

Overview of Barbara‘s 1840 House

Two stories, one address, and two care types under the same roof: Barbara’s 1840 House covers both memory care and assisted living at 147 Granger St in Rutland, Vermont. The surrounding area comes in at a Walk Score of 63, moderately walkable, enough for some errands on foot while a car still handles the rest.

Daily supervision runs around the clock here, paired with assistance for residents who need help with everyday living tasks. That combination matters for memory care specifically, where consistent oversight isn’t optional. Meals get built around each resident’s dietary needs rather than a single fixed menu, and a full activities schedule keeps the week from feeling empty.

Barbara’s 1840 House works for Rutland-area families looking for a smaller memory care and assisted living community where daily supervision and individual dietary needs are treated as standard practice, not an add-on.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #23 / 70Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 70 homes in Vermont for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Vermont facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Vermont that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Homes
CountyRutland

Contact Information

Fax802-747-7285

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rutland's city center to Barbara‘s 1840 House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the VT Dept. of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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12
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VT AVG 109
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No
86
Facility 86
VT AVG 44
Rank #6 / 70
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
25
Facility 25
VT AVG 22
Rank #7 / 15
A+
Barbara‘s 1840 House
AL
MC
Rutland (Rutland City)-No
63
Facility 63
VT AVG 44
Rank #23 / 70
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Wintergreen Residential Care Home
AL
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VT AVG 44
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-
34
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Maple Terrace Community Care
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73
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Our House Residential Care Homes
AL
MC
RESC
Rutland (Rutland City)-No
34
Facility 34
VT AVG 44
Rank #39 / 70
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25
Facility 25
VT AVG 22
Rank #7 / 15
A+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Vermont

Barbara‘s 1840 House is located in Rutland, Vermont.
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Choices for Care

VT Medicaid CFC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Vermont resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VT

Small state; rural access emphasis.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Assisted living options

Vermont Assistive Community Care Services (ACCS)

VT ACCS

Age 65+
General Vermont resident, in approved residential setting.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VT

Facility-based; limited funding.

Benefits
Personal care (2-4 hours/day in facility) Respite (varies) Basic support services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Vermont OAA Services

Age 60+
General VT resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VT

5 AAAs (Age Well, CVCOA, NEKCOA, Senior Solutions, SVCOA); rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Vermont Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VT resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VT

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Fuel Assistance Program

Vermont Seasonal Fuel Assistance

Age 60+ prioritized
General VT resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VT

Covers oil, gas, wood; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Vermont Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; VT resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VT

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,000 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Vermont VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VT

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Adjustment Assistance

Vermont Property Tax Credit

Age 65+ (or all ages)
General VT resident, homeowner/renter, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$47,000/year (household); caps credit at ~$128,000.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VT

Credits up to $8,000; serves ~20,000 households.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$500-$2,500 avg., up to $8,000 max) reduces property tax

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Vermont CSFP

Age 60+
General VT resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,632/month 130% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VT

Serves ~5,000 seniors via 50+ drop sites.

Benefits
Monthly food box (~$50 value) with shelf-stable goods (e.g., cereal, canned goods)

Attendant Services Program (ASP)

Vermont Attendant Services Program

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VT resident, severe/permanent disability, 2+ ADL needs.
Income Limits (2025) Medicaid-eligible (~$2,829/month) or near-eligible for General Fund.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; varies for General Fund.
VT

Participants hire/manage caregivers; serves ~500 annually.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Limited supplies

Frequently Asked Questions about Barbara‘s 1840 House

What neighborhood is Barbara‘s 1840 House in?

Barbara‘s 1840 House is in the Rutland City neighborhood of VT 05701.

Is Barbara‘s 1840 House in a walkable area?

Barbara‘s 1840 House has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Barbara‘s 1840 House?

No, Barbara‘s 1840 House has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Barbara‘s 1840 House?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Barbara‘s 1840 House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Barbara‘s 1840 House?

Barbara‘s 1840 House is located at 147 Granger St, Rutland, VT 05701.

What is the phone number of Barbara‘s 1840 House?

(802) 747-0545 will put you in contact with the team at Barbara‘s 1840 House.

What county is Barbara‘s 1840 House located in?

Barbara‘s 1840 House is in Rutland County.

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