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Mc Kenzie House
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Mc Kenzie House

43 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 View map
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Overview of Mc Kenzie House

Mc Kenzie House provides independent living in Burlington, Vermont. The setting may suit someone who manages daily routines independently and wants private living without daily care.

In Burlington’s Old North End, residents can choose one bedroom or two bedroom housing. A one bedroom residence can suit someone living alone, while a two bedroom home can accommodate a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion. The area has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, making it a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car and someone who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when they move in.

Facility Direct Line (802) 658-0341
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #1 / 29Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 1st out of 29 independent living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Vermont that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 540 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Burlington's city center to Mc Kenzie 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Mc Kenzie House
IL
Burlington (Old North End)-Yes
96
Facility 96
VT AVG 44
Rank #1 / 29
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fern Hill Apartments
IL
Burlington-No
67
Facility 67
VT AVG 44
Rank #7 / 29
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vermont Center For Independent Living
IL
Burlington (South End)-No
91
Facility 91
VT AVG 44
Rank #3 / 29
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Cathedral Square
IL
AL
MC
South Burlington-Yes
74
Facility 74
VT AVG 44
Rank #5 / 29
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other VT independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Vermont

Mc Kenzie House is located in Burlington, 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).
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 Mc Kenzie House

What neighborhood is Mc Kenzie House in?

Mc Kenzie House is in the Old North End neighborhood of Burlington.

Is Mc Kenzie House in a walkable area?

Mc Kenzie House has a walk score of 96. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Mc Kenzie House?

Yes, Mc Kenzie House allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Mc Kenzie House?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Mc Kenzie House in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Mc Kenzie House provide?

Mc Kenzie House offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Mc Kenzie House?

Mc Kenzie House is located at 43 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, VT 05401.

What is the phone number of Mc Kenzie House?

(802) 658-0341 will put you in contact with the team at Mc Kenzie House.

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