The Residence at Otter Creek
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Middlebury, VT

The Residence at Otter Creek

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Middlebury, VT

Overview of The Residence at Otter Creek

The Residence at Otter Creek is a residential assisted living community in Middlebury, Vermont. The home in Addison County offers a full care continuum, with assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care meeting residents’ varying needs. The tree-lined setting features cottages that evoke a residential neighborhood character. Occupants can select their preferred floor plan and enjoy the surrounding landscape views.

The home’s care approach spotlights trained, certified support. Associates are certified by the National Institute for Dementia Education, ensuring expertise particularly in memory care. The facility handles extensive medication management, including injections and crushed medications, plus vital signs monitoring and oxygen assistance, making it equipped for residents with more complex medical needs alongside those managing daily living activities. Dining is approached with care and personalization. Menus are thoughtfully crafted to handle individual dietary preferences and needs, recognizing that mealtime is central to daily satisfaction and well-being. Though pets aren’t allowed, The Residence at Otter Creek offers a set of activities, events, and enriching programs all week, providing opportunities for occupants to stay engaged and connected. The location sits in a car-dependent area where a vehicle is required for most errands, but proximity matters: residents are about 1.6 miles from Middlebury’s city center and less than a mile from Porter Medical Center (University of Vermont Health), which is convenient for medical appointments and emergencies.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #50 / 70Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Homes
CountyAddison

Contact Information

Fax802-985-1438

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Middlebury's city center to The Residence at Otter Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.77 miles to nearest hospital (Porter Medical Center, University of Vermont Health)

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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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Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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The Residence at Otter Creek
AL
IL
MC
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Middlebury-No
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VT AVG 44
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Rank #7 / 15
A+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Vermont

The Residence at Otter Creek is located in Middlebury, Vermont.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 The Residence at Otter Creek

Is The Residence at Otter Creek in a walkable area?

The Residence at Otter Creek has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at The Residence at Otter Creek?

No, The Residence at Otter Creek has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of The Residence at Otter Creek?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Residence at Otter Creek in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Residence at Otter Creek?

The Residence at Otter Creek is located at 350 Lodge Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753.

What is the phone number of The Residence at Otter Creek?

(802) 388-1220 will put you in contact with the team at The Residence at Otter Creek.

What county is The Residence at Otter Creek located in?

The Residence at Otter Creek is in Addison County.

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