2026 Top Vermont Senior Living Communities

Whether you enjoy taking leisurely afternoon drives in the fall when the leaves are radiantly red and orange or prefer browsing unique craft stands at summer festivals, Vermont has just about everything a mature adult would love to see and do during their retirement years. In fact, many of Vermont’s best senior living communities are within short distances of well-kept parks filled with chatty warblers and eastern towhees and restaurants offering home-cooked meals served with delicious sides like apple pie and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. Vermont also offers living accommodations that address the specific physical and mental needs of seniors. From independent living, assisted living, and continuing care communities to memory care and skilled nursing facilities, Vermont is known for welcoming retirees with open arms.

After reviewing the top senior living communities in popular Vermont areas, we listed the highest-rated centers on our website. If you can’t find the city you are searching for here, type the name of the city in our senior living directory. We are also happy to answer any questions you have about Vermont retirement communities. Just contact us today to speak to a knowledgeable representative.

It’s Easy to Stay in Touch with Loved Ones in Vermont Senior Living Communities
Senior living campuses provide residents with free WiFi and personal assistance with using computers so they can stay connected to loved ones. Seniors especially like using Facetime or Zoom to remotely visit their grandchildren as often as they like. Of course, you can always visit your loved one anytime.

Ranking The Best Vermont Senior Living Facilities

We evaluate each retirement center based on affordability, online reviews, any record of state violations reported by the Vermont State Department of Health, and amenities provided that are essential to improving a resident’s quality of life. People using our site to research senior living campuses in Vermont love the idea of having comprehensive information in one place. Who has time to click through hundreds of reviews that often do not provide accurate, objective overviews of different senior communities? There is much more to finding the perfect retirement housing for loved ones than a stranger’s review.

The average cost of assisted living in Vermont is around $4000. This monthly expense includes housing, meals, basic amenities, and services like laundry and housekeeping. Places that offer additional medical and supportive care such as memory care or nursing homes will naturally have higher monthly costs. However, the communities listed in our senior living directory are competitive in regards to the average monthly costs of most Vermont senior facilities.

Top Rated Vermont Senior Living Facilities

4.83 stars

4.83/5 Average Rating of Facilities
153 Total Reviews


The Village at White River Junction

101 Currier St
White River Junction VT 05001

Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care

4.5 stars

4.9/5 Average Rating
81 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about The Village at White River Junction:

This is one of the cleanest, well taken care of facilities I have ever been to. The administration and the move in coordinator Carol is amazing. If I could give more than 5 stars for her professionalism, excellent education and personality I would.

-Mariah Powers

The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

99 Allen St
Rutland, VT 05701

Living Types Available: Nursing Care

4.5 stars

4.7/5 Average Rating
21 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation:

I’m very thankful for the care my mother has received from the staff there at The Pines in Rutland. Transitions for our loved ones can be difficult, but they are made easier when there are professional caregivers to assist us.

-Jonni Marie Huntley

The Arbors at Shelburne

687 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482

Living Types Available: Memory Care, Nursing, Respite Care

4.5 stars

4.8/5 Average Rating
33 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about The Arbors at Shelburne:

My Aunt’s short time at the Arbors was everything I could have wanted for her. The entire staff was nothing but stellar. The Arbors lived up to its reputation and I would wholeheartedly recommend the facility to any family struggling with this devastating disease.

-Jeff Wasserman

Bel-Aire Center

35 Bel Aire Dr
Newport, VT 05855

Living Types Available: Assisted Living

4.5 stars

4.7/5 Average Rating
18 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Bel-Aire Center:

My step father is in rehab right now working on his PT and OT after a knee surgery. The staff has been wonderful in making him feel at home and helping as needed. Really pushing the rehabilitation, which is much needed. He said the food mimics a really good restaurant.

-Sherie Frizzell