STATE PROFILE • Last updated: April 23, 2026
Vermont Elder Care & Medicaid
Vermont's senior Medicaid landscape, administered by the Department of Vermont Health Access, offers the Choices for Care waiver to support home and community-based services for those meeting nursing home level of care.
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RANKED #29
GRADE C
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for Vermont
Full breakdown of Choices for Care for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Choices for Care
Income cap
$2,982/mo
Medically-needy
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
C
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
MODERATE
QUALITY
MODERATE
STAFFING
CRITICAL
ACCESS
CRITICAL
MEDICAID SUPPORT
STRONG
Composite score: 49.5 / 100
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Vermont At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
34
Senior Medicaid Waivers
1
National Rank
#29 / 51
Senior Care Costs in Vermont
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Assisted Living
$5,250/mo
+14.4% vs national avg
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Nursing Home
$14,099/mo
+27.7% vs national avg
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Memory Care
$6,563/mo
+14.4% vs national avg
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Home Health Aide
$30/hr
+11.1% vs national avg
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