Burlington, VT has 2 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,597/mo. That's roughly in line with the Vermont state median.
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Median monthly price, Burlington
$8,597/mo
Estimated range $7,907 – $9,430
● Burlington $8,597 ○ National median $6,230
2025 figures
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Home care in Burlington runs about $45 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Burlington.
Burlington, in Chittenden County, has about 44,675 residents. About 5,421 of them (12%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $71,109.
Source: US Census BureauAAA serving northwestern Vermont including Burlington. Contact from Vermont ASD AAA 2024 PDF; Senior HelpLine 1-800-642-5119.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Burlington.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Burlington's median assisted living cost is about the same as the Vermont state median.
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