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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Respite Care
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Pennington House
Pennington House is nestled in the vibrant city of Burlington, Vermont. When it comes to senior living, the home upholds the highest standards, providing a range of amenity services and housing options, including spacious assisted living apartments that redefine the meaning of comfort and care. Residents can discover the layout option that suits their preferences and needs. They can choose from inviting studio apartment units or the comfort and privacy of one-bedroom or shared living quarters. Each option is designed with their utmost comfort and convenience in mind.
In the game room, residents can embrace the spirit of fun and camaraderie as they engage in friendly competition and laughter with fellow residents. The dedicated chef prepares fresh, delectable meals crafted with the specific needs of the residents in mind, including dementia-friendly menu options. They can experience the joy of savoring exquisite dishes in the comfort of the community. Convenient transportation services are offered, ensuring that residents can easily access the local area and enjoy outings and excursions. The attentive housekeeping staff ensures that living spaces are impeccably maintained, allowing residents to focus on what truly matters—enjoying each day to the fullest. Additionally, an on-site pharmacy provides convenient access to medications and expert advice.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Wintergreen Residential Care Home
Wintergreen Residential Care Home, located in Vermont, is a distinguished assisted living community that caters to the needs of older adults. With its well-structured and accommodating environment, it offers a suitable option for seniors seeking assisted living services. Standby assistance is readily accessible, providing residents with peace of mind.
Wintergreen Residential Care Home offers a variety of living arrangements, enabling residents to choose the level of care and support that best suits their individual needs. This flexibility allows retired seniors to maintain their independence and autonomy while knowing that assistance is readily available whenever required. With maintenance-free living as a core feature, residents are relieved from the burdens of cooking, cleaning, and home maintenance tasks, allowing them to fully enjoy their time and engage in activities they cherish. Wintergreen Residential Care Home is committed to creating an environment where residents can appreciate their retirement years to the fullest.
Vermont Center For Independent Living
An extraordinary community located at Kilburn Street, Burlington, VT, Vermont Center for Independent Living focuses on individuals with disabilities. Providing various services such as vaccination, community access programs, deaf independence programs, home access programs, and peer advocacy counseling, the community ensures that the needs of the individuals are met and their rights are granted.
The community strives to provide the utmost care and support for the members of the community to enhance their quality of life. Vermont Center for Independent Living champions the dignity and respect for people with disability, going over and beyond to deliver the proper care and support that they deserve within the comfort of their homes. Moreover, the community supports the independence of the people with disabilities. A better quality of life for people with disabilities and a haven where their voices are expressed and needs are heard.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Williston Woods
Welcome to Williston Woods, a charming 55+ resident-owned assisted living community nestled amidst the serene woods of Williston, Vermont. This picturesque community boasts six streets, each leading to 112 impeccably maintained and highly sought-after homes. The heart of Williston Woods is its beautiful activity center, serving as a vibrant hub of social engagement for residents. The activities committee, brimming with enthusiasm, regularly organizes a delightful array of events like ice-cream socials, concerts, home-cooked monthly dinners, and an annual bazaar, fostering a close-knit community spirit.
Additionally, Senior residents actively participate in various resident-initiated activities, from lively bingo nights and creative card-making sessions to corn hole leagues and invigorating Bone Builders classes. Each day is filled with opportunities to enjoy life to the fullest, making Williston Woods a welcoming and vibrant place to call home. New members are warmly embraced, and everyone is invited to create lasting memories in this enriching and lively community.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Minimum Age
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare (Formerly Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation, Birchwood Terrace) is a renowned rehabilitation and healthcare facility located in Burlington, Vermont known for providing exceptional care and support to its residents. From skilled nursing care to specialized programs, Birchwood Terrace offers a range of services tailored to meet its resident’s individual needs.
Birchwood Terrace is especially dedicated towards personalized care. They understand that each resident is unique, so they provide specialized attention and assistance based on the specific needs of their residents. Whether it’s helping with daily activities, offering memory care services, or providing rehabilitation therapies, Birchwood Terrace is prepared to deliver compassionate support within a nurturing environment. They go the extra mile to promote social connection and engagement, and offer a variety of activities and programs for residents to enjoy.
Our House Residential Care Homes
Our House Residential Care Homes, located amidst the scenic beauty of Rutland, Vermont, is a distinguished memory care specialist facility. Comprising specially designed care units, this home is dedicated to providing specialized dementia care. Founded in 2001, Our House Residential Care Homes offers an array of services, including home-cooked meals, medication administration, and 24-hour staff availability, ensuring residents receive top-notch care.
This memory care center extends its commitment to providing a nurturing environment. With private and semi-private rooms available, it also offers end-of-life care and facilitates direct communication with personal physicians.
Type of Care Available
Starr Farm Nursing Center
Starr Farm Nursing Center is another jewel in the pride of Burlington, Vermont. The center offers an array of therapies and personalized care services designed to empower residents on their journey to reclaim their freedom. With a team of skilled nurses, licensed care professionals, and dedicated therapists, the concept of senior living is elevated through exceptional medical support.
The importance of bridging the gap between hospital care and the comfort of home is understood. The short-term rehabilitation programs are carefully tailored to ensure a seamless transition, assisting residents in regaining their strength and independence. Whether recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery, the compassionate team is there every step of the way, providing comprehensive support. For those seeking long-term care, the community offers a haven of safety and tranquility. Within the secure environment, residents can embrace their golden years with confidence and peace of mind. Additionally, a range of senior living house plans is available to suit individual preferences and needs, ensuring that residents find the perfect place to call home.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Rutland Center for Living and Rehabilitation
Rutland Center for Living and Rehabilitation, situated at 46 Nichols Street in Rutland, VT, is a distinguished Genesis HealthCare facility that specializes in providing exceptional short-stay care services. With a focus on rehabilitation, this center offers a wide range of programs and therapies to assist individuals in their short-term recovery journeys. The center holds an Average rating for its short-term rehabilitation services, as well as an Average rating for its long-term care services.
As a large facility with 123 beds, it remains dedicated to delivering comprehensive care to its residents. The center actively participates in Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring accessibility and support for a broader range of individuals in need of their services. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on holistic care, Rutland Center for Living and Rehabilitation strives to provide the highest quality of care to its residents.
Loretto Home
Loretto Home is an affordable assisted living and skilled nursing home in Rutland. The tight-knit home aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Mid-rise
Types of Care Available
Lakeview Community Care Home
Lakeview Community Care Home, a dedicated care community in Burlington, is committed to delivering top-notch Assisted Living services to its senior residents. With a focus on safety, love, and enrichment, Lakeview Community Care Home strives to create a nurturing environment that promotes the well-being of its residents.
Compassionate caregivers at Lakeview Community Care Home offer assistance with essential daily activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility support. Residents can savor home-cooked meals served daily, while engaging activity programs enrich their lives. Located on 311 North Avenue, this licensed care community endeavors to provide a comforting and supportive living experience for seniors.
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
- Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
- Website quality and digital trust indicators
- Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
Balancing Additional Factors
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:
- Walkability and local accessibility
- Estimated property value
- Pricing information
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Check out our resident interviews
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Check out our cost guide.
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Check out our resident interviews
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