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Best Nursing Homes in Vermont

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 nursing homes in Vermont using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in VT
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Vermont. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Vermont. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Vermont. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Vermont

The information below is reported by the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living.

11 facilities compared · CMS & VT Dept. of Health data

Wake Robin – Linden Nursing Center
NH
AL
IL
MC
RESC
SNF
Shelburne
33
Facility 33
VT AVG 109
Rank #11 / 13
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #8 / 12
-3%
8.30
Facility 8.30
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #1 / 12
-11%+94%
$0
Facility $0
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 12
3
Facility 3
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #1 / 12
1.5
Facility 1.5
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #1 / 12
-28-
0
Facility 0
VT AVG 44
Rank #69 / 70
Wake Robin Corporation
$33.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $33.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $12.1M
Rank #1 / 11
$14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $4.4M
Rank #1 / 11
43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG 38%
Rank #11 / 11
475056
The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Rutland (Allen Street)
125
Facility 125
VT AVG 109
Rank #7 / 13
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #5 / 12
+13%
3.29
Facility 3.29
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #10 / 12
+54%-23%
$8.5k
Facility $8.5k
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #2 / 12
23
Facility 23
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #5 / 12
4.6
Facility 4.6
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #6 / 12
1111-
36
Facility 36
VT AVG 44
Rank #37 / 70
Diane Sullivan
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $12.1M
Rank #4 / 11
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $4.4M
Rank #3 / 11
46.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG 38%
Rank #6 / 11
475018
Rutland Center for Living and Rehabilitation
NH
RC
SNF
Rutland (Rutland City)
103
Facility 103
VT AVG 109
Rank #9 / 13
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #3 / 12
+16%
3.64
Facility 3.64
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #8 / 12
-7%-15%
$32.7k
Facility $32.7k
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #5 / 12
11
Facility 11
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #2 / 12
2.2
Facility 2.2
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #2 / 12
291-
86
Facility 86
VT AVG 44
Rank #6 / 70
David Lamando
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $12.1M
Rank #8 / 11
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $4.4M
Rank #10 / 11
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG 38%
Rank #9 / 11
475039
Mountain View Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Rutland (Haywood Avenue)
158
Facility 158
VT AVG 109
Rank #2 / 13
22.8%
Facility 22.8%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #12 / 12
-72%
3.34
Facility 3.34
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #10 / 12
-14%-22%
$9.6k
Facility $9.6k
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #3 / 12
32
Facility 32
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #6 / 12
4.6
Facility 4.6
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #6 / 12
236-
24
Facility 24
VT AVG 44
Rank #50 / 70
Genesis Vt Holdings LLC
$17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $12.1M
Rank #2 / 11
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $4.4M
Rank #4 / 11
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG 38%
Rank #7 / 11
475012
Menig Nursing Home
NH
SNF
Randolph Center
30
Facility 30
VT AVG 109
Rank #12 / 13
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #2 / 12
+16%
5.19
Facility 5.19
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #2 / 12
+87%+21%
$76.5k
Facility $76.5k
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #6 / 12
20
Facility 20
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #3 / 12
6.7
Facility 6.7
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #10 / 12
-30-
8
Facility 8
VT AVG 44
Rank #64 / 70
Gifford Health Care Inc---475058
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Burlington (New North End)
160
Facility 160
VT AVG 109
Rank #1 / 13
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #7 / 12
0%
4.06
Facility 4.06
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #3 / 12
-2%-5%
$127.8k
Facility $127.8k
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #8 / 12
20
Facility 20
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #3 / 12
4.0
Facility 4.0
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #5 / 12
1137-
36
Facility 36
VT AVG 44
Rank #37 / 70
Alter Rubin
$17.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $12.1M
Rank #7 / 11
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $4.4M
Rank #7 / 11
46.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG 38%
Rank #5 / 11
475003
The Center for Living and Rehabilitation
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Bennington
130
Facility 130
VT AVG 109
Rank #6 / 13
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #1 / 12
+24%
3.93
Facility 3.93
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #5 / 12
-17%-8%
$87.8k
Facility $87.8k
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #7 / 12
39
Facility 39
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #9 / 12
3.9
Facility 3.9
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #4 / 12
-123-
13
Facility 13
VT AVG 44
Rank #61 / 70
Bn Member LLC
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $12.1M
Rank #6 / 11
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $4.4M
Rank #6 / 11
40.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG 38%
Rank #4 / 11
475029
Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Burlington (Old North End)
150
Facility 150
VT AVG 109
Rank #3 / 13
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #9 / 12
-19%
3.49
Facility 3.49
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #9 / 12
-1%-18%
$136.2k
Facility $136.2k
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #9 / 12
35
Facility 35
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #8 / 12
3.2
Facility 3.2
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #3 / 12
7115-
86
Facility 86
VT AVG 44
Rank #6 / 70
-
$12.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
VT AVG $12.1M
Rank #10 / 11
$3.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
VT AVG $4.4M
Rank #8 / 11
29.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 29.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
VT AVG 38%
Rank #2 / 11
475014
Barre Gardens
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Barre
96
Facility 96
VT AVG 109
Rank #10 / 13
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #4 / 12
+15%
4.04
Facility 4.04
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #4 / 12
-5%-5%
$194.6k
Facility $194.6k
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #10 / 12
51
Facility 51
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #10 / 12
7.3
Facility 7.3
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #11 / 12
-84-
7
Facility 7
VT AVG 44
Rank #66 / 70
Amanda Moxley
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $12.1M
Rank #9 / 11
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $4.4M
Rank #11 / 11
31.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 31.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG 38%
Rank #10 / 11
475037
Elderwood at Burlington
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Burlington (New North End)
150
Facility 150
VT AVG 109
Rank #3 / 13
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #11 / 12
-34%
3.71
Facility 3.71
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #7 / 12
+21%-13%
$221.0k
Facility $221.0k
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #11 / 12
83
Facility 83
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #11 / 12
7.6
Facility 7.6
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #12 / 12
1580-
7
Facility 7
VT AVG 44
Rank #66 / 70
98 Starr Farm Road Operating Holdco LLC
$17.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $12.1M
Rank #5 / 11
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG $4.4M
Rank #2 / 11
46.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VT AVG 38%
Rank #3 / 11
475030
Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
Barre
115
Facility 115
VT AVG 109
Rank #8 / 13
65.7%
Facility 65.7%
VT AVG 81%
Rank #10 / 12
-19%
3.92
Facility 3.92
VT AVG 4.27
Rank #5 / 12
-45%-8%
$390.4k
Facility $390.4k
VT AVG $151.3k
Rank #12 / 12
83
Facility 83
VT AVG 28.9
Rank #11 / 12
5.2
Facility 5.2
VT AVG 4.3
Rank #9 / 12
1076-
21
Facility 21
VT AVG 44
Rank #54 / 70
-
$10.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
VT AVG $12.1M
Rank #11 / 11
$1.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $1.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
VT AVG $4.4M
Rank #9 / 11
19.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 19.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
VT AVG 38%
Rank #1 / 11
475020
Overview of Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center

Located in Barre, VT, Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center is a high-quality skilled nursing and rehabilitative care provider for its residents. The focus is on personalized care, offering both short-term and long-term care, respite care, and rehabilitation services within this nursing home community. With a 24-hour awake staff, a nutritionist, an onsite nurse available for 8 hours a day, and comprehensive medication management, your loved ones receive prioritized and attentive care. Residents have access to transportation for appointments, outings, and other necessary trips. The center features a sunroom serving as a relaxing hub where residents can bask in the sun, participate in activities, or unwind while connecting with friends and family.

Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center takes pride in its housekeeping, fostering a clean and comfortable environment that promotes the well-being and comfort of residents. Additional amenities include activities, pet-friendly spaces, a barber shop, a beauty salon, a media center, common rooms, and an indoor atrium.

Contact Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of The Arbors of Shelburne

The Arbors of Shelburne is a standout senior living community nestled in the charming town of Shelburne, Vermont. They focus on providing a welcoming and supportive environment for their residents. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, The Arbors caters to different needs and preferences.

What makes The Arbors of Shelburne special is their commitment to creating a fulfilling lifestyle for their residents. The community boasts beautifully designed apartments that offer a comfortable and personalized living space. But it’s not just about the living spaces, the Arbors provides a range of amenities and programs to enhance the quality of life. They provide chef-prepared meals, coordinated social and recreational activities, and more, so there’s always something for everyone to enjoy. With a compassionate staff available 24/7, residents receive personalized care and assistance based on their personal needs. Whether it’s help with daily activities or specialized memory care, The Arbors is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of their residents.

Contact The Arbors of Shelburne

Overview of 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.

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Overview of Morgan Orchards Senior Living Community

Morgan Orchards sits on 30 acres out in Randolph Center, Vermont. It’s a nursing home and independent living community, so residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments. The buildings are smoke-free and handicap accessible.

A 24-hour emergency response system means help isn’t tied to a shift change or a front desk being staffed. The community is also pet-friendly, so moving in doesn’t have to mean giving up an animal that’s been part of the family for years.

Location-wise, this isn’t a walk-to-the-pharmacy kind of place. The Walk Score is 18 out of 100, meaning it’s car-dependent, and most errands require driving.

On the amenities side, there’s a beauty salon, a library, a full gym, and an arts and crafts studio. Outside, residents have access to a small pond, an apple orchard, and gardening space, plus on-site religious services.

Heather Impey, the Executive Director, has spent over 20 years in skilled nursing and long-term care, touching clinical care, admissions, marketing, and administration. She’s a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and LPN in both New Hampshire and Vermont. The property is managed by Gifford Retirement Community.

Morgan Orchards is a rural Vermont community built for residents who want space, nature, and a leader with a genuine clinical background running things, more than one built for walkability or urban convenience.

Contact Morgan Orchards Senior Living Community

Overview of 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.

Contact Loretto Home

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Vermont

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Vermont?

Assisted living in Vermont is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Vermont Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Vermont Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 15 nursing homes in Vermont. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.