Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Vermont

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 31 memory care communities in VT using VT Dept. of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in VT
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31 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Vermont. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 109The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Vermont. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Brookdale Fillmore Pond
MC
AL
IL
RESC
Bennington
-Yes
8
Facility 8
VT AVG 45
Rank #64 / 68
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
VT AVG 21
Rank #14 / 15
Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Burlington (Old North End)
150
Facility 150
VT AVG 109
Rank #3 / 13
No
86
Facility 86
VT AVG 45
Rank #6 / 68
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Valley Terrace
MC
AL
RC
White River Junction
-No
25
Facility 25
VT AVG 45
Rank #48 / 68
-
27
Facility 27
VT AVG 21
Rank #5 / 15
Woodstock Terrace
MC
AL
RC
Woodstock
-No
39
Facility 39
VT AVG 45
Rank #34 / 68
-
14
Facility 14
VT AVG 21
Rank #10 / 15
Pennington House
MC
AL
Burlington (New North End)
-No
26
Facility 26
VT AVG 45
Rank #46 / 68
Studio / 1 Bed-
Converse Home
MC
AL
Burlington (South End)
-No
91
Facility 91
VT AVG 45
Rank #3 / 68
--
The Residence at Quarry Hill
MC
AL
IL
RC
South Burlington
-No
30
Facility 30
VT AVG 45
Rank #42 / 68
--
Maple Ridge Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Essex Junction (Essex Town)
-No
32
Facility 32
VT AVG 45
Rank #40 / 68
--
The Residence at Otter Creek
MC
AL
IL
RC
Middlebury
-No
24
Facility 24
VT AVG 45
Rank #50 / 68
--
Our House Residential Care Home
MC
AL
RESC
Rutland (Brookside Trailer Park)
-No
16
Facility 16
VT AVG 45
Rank #57 / 68
-
34
Facility 34
VT AVG 21
Rank #1 / 15

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every VT community we track that reports that metric, not just the 31 on this page.

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Overview of Brookdale Fillmore Pond

Nestled in the serene community of Village Lane, Bennington, VT, Brookdale Fillmore Pond is a renowned senior living community that offers a spectrum of living options. These include assisted living, memory care, and independent living. The community provides a variety of inviting and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Brookdale Fillmore Pond provides its residents with opportunities to do what they want and wholly enjoy life at its finest.

Brookdale Fillmore Pond promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, orchestrating events and activities for seniors’ amusement and wellness. Delight with healthy and tasty meals that cater to their dietary needs and cravings. Residents make use of wonderful amenities including a beauty and barbershop, a porch, an arts and crafts studio, a porch, fitness center, parking areas, and concierge services, Brookdale Fillmore Pond is an oasis of relaxation and wellness for the seniors’ best years.

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Overview of Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center

Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center is a comprehensive care facility that offers skilled nursing and medical rehabilitation, catering to both short-term and extended stays. Notably, they are VA contracted, making their nursing home accessible to veterans. Their dedicated clinical care teams focus on assisting residents in their journey to recovery and overall well-being.
With a wide range of services available, including dietary and nutrition support, dental care, dementia care, personal care, pet therapy, wound care, x-ray services, and social activities, Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center is equipped to meet various nursing home requirements. Their strategic location provides convenient access to nursing homes nearby, enhancing the accessibility of their services. Additionally, residents can benefit from amenities such as spa services, scenic views, pet-friendly policies, Internet access, a beauty salon, barber services, comfortable lounge areas, and spacious rooms, ensuring a well-rounded and supportive environment for all residents.

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Valley Terrace

2820 Christian St, White River Junction, VT 05001
Overview of Valley Terrace

Valley Terrace in White River Junction, Vermont, upholds senior living as a harmonious blend of care, comfort, and community. Its dedicated staff ensures residents enjoy a fulfilling retirement experience by focusing on providing enriching lifestyles. Nestled near essential amenities, including medical centers and grocery stores, the community fosters a supportive environment where seniors can thrive and remain engaged in vibrant social activities and cultural outings.

The community boasts an array of amenities to enhance residents’ quality of life. From private studios and apartments to inviting common areas like a country kitchen and sunroom, every space exudes warmth and hospitality. Residents indulge in chef-prepared meals, participate in diverse activities, and receive personalized care, including assistance with daily tasks and healthcare services. With transportation services, salon amenities, and reliable housekeeping, Valley Terrace offers a nurturing environment where seniors can live comfortably and enjoy peace of mind.

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Woodstock Terrace

456 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock, VT 05091
Overview of Woodstock Terrace

Located in the heart of Woodstock, Vermont, Woodstock Terrace epitomizes compassionate senior care, fostering an environment where residents thrive. Committed to enriching lives, the team ensures individuals experience comfort and independence while receiving necessary support. Focusing on assisted living and memory care, Woodstock Terrace values dignity, respect, and holistic well-being. Residents enjoy a vibrant community where they can engage in meaningful activities and connect with peers, all while receiving personalized care from dedicated staff members.

At Woodstock Terrace, residents delight in various amenities tailored to enhance their daily lives. From private studios and apartments to inviting common areas like a country kitchen and activity room, every space exudes warmth and hospitality. With restaurant-style dining, enriching activities, and comprehensive healthcare services, Woodstock Terrace provides a nurturing environment where residents can thrive with peace of mind. Transportation services, salon amenities, and reliable housekeeping also ensure residents enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Pennington House

Pennington House sits in Burlington’s New North End, a single-story building with studio and one-bedroom units built around memory care and assisted living. The Walk Score here is 26, somewhat walkable, a few things are within reach on foot, but most errands still mean a drive.

Dining gets specific attention here. The kitchen offers dementia-friendly menu options, not just a general senior-living menu, prepared by a dedicated chef with residents’ actual needs in mind.

There’s a game room for residents who want that kind of social space, transportation services for getting around the local area, housekeeping support, and on-site pharmacy access, four practical pieces that add up to real day-to-day convenience. What stands out more, though, is the state-program participation. Pennington House takes part in Vermont’s Assistive Community Care Services program, Medicaid-funded personal care and homemaker help, and the Enhanced Residential Care program, which brings Medicaid-funded nursing-level care into a residential setting instead of a traditional nursing home.

That’s a meaningful detail for families navigating Medicaid eligibility, since it signals the facility is actually built to work within that system, not just accept private pay. The community also carries a specific memory and dementia care services designation.

Pennington House presents a small, Burlington-based memory care community with real structural support behind its dementia focus, both in daily programming and in how it’s set up to work with Vermont’s Medicaid system for residents who need that path.

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Overview of Converse Home

Established in 1886, Converse Home stands as a distinguished Private Non-Profit Senior Community in Essex Junction, Vermont. Nestled in a serene residential neighborhood at the southern end of Burlington, their assisted living and memory care communities offer a tranquil and inviting atmosphere for residents.
The landscaped grounds boast large flower and vegetable gardens, a charming gazebo, and several outdoor spaces that provide a delightful setting for residents to enjoy. With its convenient proximity to the University of Vermont Medical Center and the city’s activities and cultural offerings, Converse Home ensures that residents can effortlessly access essential healthcare services and indulge in enriching experiences.

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Overview of The Residence at Quarry Hill

The Residence at Quarry Hill is a senior living community in South Burlington, Vermont. It provides three complementary care levels: independent living, assisted living, and memory care, along with respite care options. The community at 465 Quarry Hill Road in Chittenden County welcomes families seeking a care continuum where residents can transition between service levels while staying in a familiar setting.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 30, indicating it’s somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be within walking reach, though most errands demand transportation. Pets aren’t allowed.

For families interested in how The Residence at Quarry Hill manages daily life, services, dining, and specialized memory care programming, an in-person tour provides the best way to experience what it offers and to learn how the care continuum model works for their loved one.

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Overview of Maple Ridge Memory Care

Maple Ridge Memory Care has approached assisted living in a modern and innovative way while maintaining a healthy relationship between staff and residents. The newly built home houses a team of dedicated staff who have been an embodiment of dedication and professionalism to providing healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness for residents of assisted living. Residents receive personalized care that is uniquely designed based on their individual needs.

Maple Ridge Memory Care is one of the only few assisted living homes that offered an unmatched level of service. Maple Ridge offers an all-inclusive set of services and amenities that help contribute to a stress-free lifestyle for its seniors– 24-hour personal care staff, a wellness center, a stocked library, scheduled transportation, an Artist-in-Residence program, concierge service, and an emergency response system.

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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.

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Overview of Our House Residential Care Home

Four units; that’s the entire footprint of Our House Residential Care Home, and three of those four are set aside specifically for dementia care. Wanda King has owned and run the property at 69 Allen St in Rutland, Vermont for 34 years, long enough to make this one of the more established small-scale memory care operations in the area. The building is two stories and fully wheelchair accessible.

Staffing here runs deep for a community this size. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants stay on-site around the clock, handling medication management, bathing assistance, and daily range-of-motion exercises. On-site hospice and end-of-life care are part of what’s offered too, alongside direct communication with each resident’s personal physician, a detail that matters when medical coordination needs to happen quickly. The property sits just 0.13 miles from Rutland hospital, close enough that proximity itself functions almost like a safety net.

Outside, a backyard patio gives residents somewhere to sit and get fresh air. Getting anywhere beyond the property means driving, since the Walk Score here is 16, solidly car-dependent.

This is a small, tightly-staffed memory care community built around close clinical oversight, hospice-level support, and unusually close hospital access, the kind of setup that fits families prioritizing intensive, hands-on care over a larger campus.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Vermont

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Vermont?

Assisted living in Vermont supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Vermont Medicaid cover memory care?

Vermont Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Vermont) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 31 memory care communities in Vermont. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Vermont?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Vermont, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Vermont?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.