Vermont Center For Independent Living
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Burlington, VT

Vermont Center For Independent Living

Independent Living & Assisted Living · Burlington, VT

Overview of 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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 91 / 100 Rank #3 / 70Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 70 homes in Vermont. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Vermont facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Vermont that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Vermont

Vermont Center For Independent Living 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).
VT

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
VT

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).
VT

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.
VT

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.
VT

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
VT

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.
VT

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 Vermont Center For Independent Living

What neighborhood is Vermont Center For Independent Living in?

Vermont Center For Independent Living is in the South End neighborhood.

Is Vermont Center For Independent Living in a walkable area?

Vermont Center For Independent Living has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are there photos of Vermont Center For Independent Living?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Vermont Center For Independent Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Vermont Center For Independent Living?

Vermont Center For Independent Living is located at 7 Kilburn St # 12, Burlington, VT 05401.

What is the phone number of Vermont Center For Independent Living?

(802) 863-2224 will put you in contact with the team at Vermont Center For Independent Living.

Does Vermont Center For Independent Living provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Vermont Center For Independent Living is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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