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Rutland, the county seat of Rutland County, Vermont, is centrally located between Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York State. The city offers shopping, a lively historic district and a walkable downtown area with beautiful views. Seniors make up approximately 21% of the population of about 16,000 people. Rutland’s cost of living is lower than the state and national average, and violent crime is also lower than the national average, making it an excellent choice for older adults on a budget. However, the city does get a lot of snow each year.
Seniors looking for assisted living choices in Rutland can find eight residential care communities in the city limits and one nearby. These communities cost on average $4,235 per month. This cost includes room and board, amenities and all levels of care.
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Assisted living communities in Rutland are less expensive than the state average, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. At $4,235 per month, assisted living communities in Rutland cost less than the state average of $5,310 and the national average of $4,300. Assisted living in surrounding states is also more expensive, with New York at $4,800 per month, Massachusetts at $6,085 and New Hampshire at $6,650.
Many of the residential care communities throughout the region charge greater monthly fees than those in Rutland. In Vermont, Burlington has an average monthly cost of $5,425, while two cities in New York state, Albany and Utica, have average monthly assisted living fees of $4,800 and $4,905, respectively. In Massachusetts, Springfield assisted living facilities cost around $5,750. Manchester is one of the most expensive cities in the area with a cost of $7,560—$3,325 more than Rutland seniors pay.
Note: Data for Rutland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Glens Falls, NY, was used instead.
The Vermont Medicaid Choices for Care Waiver helps low-income seniors in the state pay for home and community-based services in long-term care and assisted living. The waiver doesn’t cover the cost of a room, but it does help pay for help with activities of daily living, such as housekeeping, meals and grooming. Learn more about this waiver, including how to apply, at our Assisted Living in Vermont page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging | (802) 247-3121 | The Southwest Vermont Council on Aging helps seniors in the area maintain their independence and increase their quality of life. Services include a senior companionship program, volunteer services, case management, nutrition services and transportation. |
| Vermont Legal Aid Senior Law Project | (802) 863-5620 | The Vermont Legal Aid Senior Law Program provides legal advice on civil matters to low-income seniors aged 60 and older in the state. The program provides advice on subjects including consumer issues and housing. |
| Vermont 2-1-1 | (802) 861-0146 | Vermont 2-1-1 is a database of programs and services throughout the state that help seniors with a variety of daily issues. The database contains over 1,000 agencies that provide over 10,000 services, including income support, mental health, education and community services. |
| Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 889-2047 | The Vermont long-term care ombudsman helps provide answers and education to seniors in long-term care. The ombudsman serves as an advocate by addressing complaints of abuse, neglect and fraud and works to resolve issues regarding payments, transfers and insurance. |
| Godnick Adult Center | (802) 773-1853 | The Godnick Adult Center is operated by the local Parks and Recreation Department. The center provides a variety of programs and services for seniors aged 50 and older who live in the community. The center has fitness classes every Wednesday morning, line dancing, yoga, meditation and exercise classes for those with special issues, including those with Parkinson’s. The center also offers daily meals, arts and crafts, transportation and scheduled outings. |
The Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection regulates assisted living communities throughout the state and in Rutland. The department regulates all aspects of care, including medication management, daily living tasks and staffing. Learn more about these standards at our Assisted Living in Vermont page.
