Meadows at East Mountain
157 Heritage Hill Place, Rutland, VT, 05701
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Wonderful, caring staff. Large, comfortable rooms. My mom was a resident for four years. Nice facility..."
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Rutland is a welcoming community of about 16,000 residents, nearly a quarter of whom are seniors, in the west-central region of Vermont. Exceptional air quality and comfortable weather make it an appealing option for seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors, and abundant access to health care supports those managing ongoing health conditions. The city is also home to an active senior center and numerous assisted living facilities to accommodate those who need a helping hand throughout the day.
On average, seniors in Rutland pay $4,250 per month for assisted living, making the city one of the more budget-friendly options in the state and in the nation as a whole for this type of care. Seniors living in assisted living receive personalized care services, daily meals and housekeeping and linen services. These communities also organize regular social and recreational activities to promote engagement and wellness.Â
Through this guide, readers can learn more about assisted living in Rutland, including how much it costs compared to other local long-term care options and common ways residents pay for services. The guide also lists top resources for seniors considering or living in assisted living facilities in the region.Â
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157 Heritage Hill Place, Rutland, VT, 05701
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Wonderful, caring staff. Large, comfortable rooms. My mom was a resident for four years. Nice facility..."
READ MORE9 Haywood Ave, Rutland, VT, 05701
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORE46 Nichols Street, Rutland, VT, 05701
3.5
(4 reviews)
"Wish that they had better care for their records. They keep losing or misplacing phone numbers. ..."
READ MORE59 Meadow Street, Rutland, VT, 05701
2.8
(5 reviews)
"When I first talked about this place, a few people made negative comments so I was unsure about placing mom there. I looked around and found some truly awful places that smelled like urine with residents packed 3 to a room. When I first saw the Loret..."
READ MORE240 Gables Place, Rutland, VT, 05701
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Meadows at East Mountain was pretty. The rooms were small, but I liked the setting the most. It'd be better to have an apartment style setup for them. It's really just a bedroom and a bath. It feels more like a hotel or even a hospital room. The staf..."
READ MORE1409 US Route 7, PO Box 1837A, Rutland, VT, 05701
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48 South Main Street, Rutland, VT, 05701
196 Mussey St., Rutland, VT, 05701
5709 US Route 4, Killington, VT, 05751
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Welcome to The Vista Senior Living, an age-in-place community in Killington, Vermont. Located in the green mountains overlooking a lake, and..."
READ MOREVermont's Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, Division of Licensing and Protection licenses assisted living facilities in Rutland and in the rest of the state. Through this department, seniors can find information on licensing requirements related to care planning, nutrition and medication services and staffing. The department also fields and follows up on complaints related to substandard care.
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Assisted living facilities in Rutland charge $4,250 per month on average for residential care, but the exact cost can vary based on the type of facility and the amenities offered.
Rutland is a budget-friendly option for assisted living, with average monthly rates coming in at $250 below the national norm and $1,000 below the state average. In Albany, NY, care costs are a little higher than in Rutland at $4,580, and in Burlington, care costs are even higher at $6,371. Seniors in Manchester, NH, pay $8,061 for services, but in Pittsfield, MA, care costs are only $2,084, the lowest in the region.
Rutland
$4,250
Vermont
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Burlington
$6,371
Albany, NY
$4,580
Manchester, NH
$8,061
Pittsfield, MA
$2,084
Compared to other local long-term care options, assisted living is competitively priced at $4,250 per month. This offers significant monthly savings over the cost of in-home care and home health care, which feature similar services in the individual’s home for $5,863 and $6,006, respectively. Adult day health care is the most economical option at $2,427, and nursing home rates are nearly triple the cost of assisted living at $12,019 for a shared room.
In-Home Care
$5,863
Home Health Care
$6,006
Adult Day Health Care
$2,427
Assisted Living Facility
$4,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,019
Note: Data for Rutland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Glens Falls, NY, was used instead.
Vermont seniors who are currently enrolled in Medicaid may qualify for the Assistive Community Care Services (ACCS) program, which helps low- and no-income seniors cover the cost of assisted living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Vermont page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Vermont page.
Rutland and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Rutland, please visit our Assisted Living in Vermont page.
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Rutland Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Vermont page for more information about these laws.
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Kim
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Review of Meadows at East Mountain
Meadows at East Mountain was pretty. The rooms were small, but I liked the setting the most. It'd be better to have an apartment style setup for them. It's really just a bedroom and a bath. It...
Assisted Living
JeannieB25
1
Review of Loretto Home
I was absolutely shocked by the care in this facility. The administrator was saccharine sweet during the initial meetings but afterward was just not available or disinterested in our concerns....
Assisted Living
Sodexo1244
2
Review of Loretto Home
My mother lived at this home for a short time. The facility is cleaner than some places we visited but is an old building with some peeling paint and some ceiling tiles stained, overall a good...