Barre Gardens

1.4 miles from city center

Description

Barre Gardens, a distinguished nursing home in Barre, VT, provides a range of services including skilled nursing and assisted living. With a focus on skilled medical care for senior adults, their services include 24-hour supervision, medication management, and 12-16 hours of nursing care.

Residents at Barre Gardens can relish the outdoor courtyard and benefit from transportation services to dialysis and cancer centers, medical appointments, and recreational outings. This nursing community specializes in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, offering a variety of medical services including IV therapy, Dialysis Care, Treatment of Infection, Pain Management, and more.

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Choices for Care

VT Medicaid CFC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Small state; rural access emphasis.

Services: 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

General: Age 65+, Vermont resident, in approved residential setting.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
VT Specifics: Facility-based; limited funding.

Services: Personal care (2-4 hours/day in facility), respite (varies), basic support services.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Vermont OAA Services

General: Age 60+, VT resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
VT Specifics: 5 AAAs (Age Well, CVCOA, NEKCOA, Senior Solutions, SVCOA); rural focus.

Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Vermont Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Fuel Assistance Program

Vermont Seasonal Fuel Assistance

General: Age 60+ prioritized, VT resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
VT Specifics: Covers oil, gas, wood; emergency aid available.

Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Vermont Family Caregiver Support Program

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 Specifics: Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,000 annually.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Vermont SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VT resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified.
VT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Vermont VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.

Property Tax Adjustment Assistance

Vermont Property Tax Credit

General: Age 65+ (or all ages), VT resident, homeowner/renter, income-based.
Income Limits (2025): ~$47,000/year (household); caps credit at ~$128,000.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
VT Specifics: Credits up to $8,000; serves ~20,000 households.

Services: Tax credit (~$500-$2,500 avg., up to $8,000 max) reduces property tax.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Vermont CSFP

General: Age 60+, VT resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,632/month (130% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
VT Specifics: Serves ~5,000 seniors via 50+ drop sites.

Services: Monthly food box (~$50 value) with shelf-stable goods (e.g., cereal, canned goods).

Attendant Services Program (ASP)

Vermont Attendant Services Program

General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics: Participants hire/manage caregivers; serves ~500 annually.