Rutland is known for its historic background and arts-friendly nature. Its population of 15,074 contains a substantial percentage of elders: 21.4% of the city’s residents are seniors 65 years of age or older. For medical care, Rutland’s residents can turn to the Rutland Regional Medical Center, which is the second-largest hospital in Vermont. It has departments dedicated to various forms of rehabilitation, oncology and ear, nose and throat care, among other medical focuses.
Data from the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey indicates that in Rutland, the average nursing home charges $14,068 per month for residency in a semiprivate room. That is considerably more expensive than the national average of $7,756. Nursing homes provide levels of care unseen outside of hospital settings, and residents can expect 24-hour supervision, rehabilitation services and regular access to nurses. Seniors on the more independent end of the capability spectrum may want to look into assisted living or home health care instead, as those arrangements provide helpful support but are less costly.
The following sections of this guide look at nursing home costs in Rutland and resources that aid the city’s older residents.
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99 Allen Street, Rutland, VT, 05701
3.5
(4 reviews)
"My friend and I come in during the end of the day and the staff seem very pleasant and friendly. My friends relative have never had a problem with unanswered calls. I have seen issues with some other residents over use the call button making it hard ..."
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9 Haywood Avenue, Rutland, VT, 05701
4.0
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"My mom was at Mountain View Center. They took care of her physical needs very well and did different physical therapies for her. ..."
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46 Nichols Street, Rutland, VT, 05701
3.5
(4 reviews)
"My aunt is in Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. We chose them because they were willing to take her for a temporary respite for me to give me a little break. They seemed to be the only place in the area that would offer that. The staff has ..."
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In Rutland, on a monthly average basis, semiprivate and private nursing home rooms cost $14,068 and $14,448, respectively.
For a semiprivate nursing home room, Rutland’s average monthly cost of $14,068 is much higher than the average countrywide rate of $7,756 and the median Vermont rate of $9,779.
Rutland’s Vermont neighbor, Burlington, has an average price of $10,737, making it less expensive than Rutland. Additionally, in New York to the west, Albany and Utica are both less expensive than Rutland. Albany’s average rate is $12,973, and Utica’s is $9,581. Kingston breaks this trend with an average price of $14,797, which is over $700 higher than Rutland’s.
Rutland
$14,068
Vermont
$9,779
The United State
$7,756
Burlington
$10,737
Albany, NY
$12,973
Kingston, NY
$14,797
Utica, NY
$9,581
Information on different senior care prices may also be useful for long-term planners. Rutland’s cheapest option is adult day health care, with its median monthly rate of $2,806. Assisted living comes next on the price spectrum at $4,235, and after that are home care and home health care at $4,910 and $5,243, respectively. Representing the most expensive options are nursing home semiprivate rooms (at $14,068) and private rooms (at $14,448).
Home care
$4,910
Home health care
$5,243
Adult day health care
$2,806
Assisted living
$4,235
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$14,068
Nursing home (private room)
$14,448
Note: Data for Rutland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Glens Falls, NY, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Living in Rutland gives seniors the opportunity to tap into many local resources, many of which are covered below. Some of the services offered throughout the area make it easier to transition into or live in a setting with a high level of care, such as a nursing home. Others are targeted at seniors whose goal is to continue living at home for as long as their situation allows.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging | (800) 642-5119 | The SVCOA’s Senior Helpline, the number of which is listed to the left, provides seniors, caregivers and other interested parties with referrals and information on local services. When appropriate, the helpline also links callers with case managers. They can provide more in-depth help with accessing aid sources such as home-delivered meals. The SVCOA has multiple offices, and callers can reach SVCOA’s Rutland location at (802) 786-5990. |
| Community Health | (802) 773-3386 | Community Health serves uninsured and insured clients. Its mission is to make health care available regardless of patients’ payment ability. To make services affordable, Community Health charges on a sliding scale based on income and family size. Notable offerings include the Nursing Home Service Line, which supports individuals in need of rehabilitation and long-term assistance, and care management. |
| Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (1-800) 889-2047 | The Vermont LTC Ombudsman Program operates on a free and confidential basis. This program’s representatives assist Vermont residents who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Assistance is also available for individuals looking for services that will help them remain at home. The program helps clients make decisions, and its representatives talk to long-term care residents regarding concerns and facility conditions. The program’s other areas of focus include education and denied-claim assistance. |
| NeighborWorks of Western Vermont | (802) 438-2303 | NeighborWorks runs a home repair program, through which low-income residents can access loans to pay for accessibility modifications and repairs to wiring, roofs and heating systems, among other home elements. The terms of each loan take into account clients’ income and repayment ability. NeighborWorks also offers an energy audit program and free resources on avoiding foreclosure. |
| BROC Community Action | (802) 775-0878 | Working with low-income clients, BROC Community Action offers help with housing issues as well as utility and fuel assistance. The organization also makes weatherization services, including assessments and retrofits, available. The weatherization program is open to owners and renters of mobile homes, houses and apartments. |
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must have no heart
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Review of Loretto Home
Do not hope to get a hold of any Personnel when you call there is only answering machines and the Staffing is not the greatest if you get in it's probably for a good reason why somebody took their...
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Nancy
5
Review of Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
My aunt is in Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. We chose them because they were willing to take her for a temporary respite for me to give me a little break. They seemed to be the only...
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3
Review of The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Several department managers have recently been hired and resident services have decreased ever since. Donut Sundays have been eliminated. Thursday Happy Hours have been eliminated. Christmas...
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