Adult Disability Care in Burlington, VT: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Burlington, VT: the local picture

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.6% in Chittenden County)

1,541

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13%

of households have no vehicle (7.1% in Chittenden County)

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Burlington ZIP codes in their service area

About 4,240 Burlington residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 9.6% in Chittenden County).

1,541 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

13% of Burlington households have no vehicle (7.1% in Chittenden County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Burlington compared with Chittenden County and Vermont

Census figure	Burlington	Chittenden County	Vermont
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	9.6%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.5%	3.2%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.1%	6.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.3%	9.2%	5.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.8%	8.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,915	$70,052	—

Older residents in towns around Burlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Winooski, VT	2.7 mi	904	9.8%
South Burlington, VT	4.7 mi	3,696	7.2%
Essex Junction, VT	6.2 mi	1,607	11%
Shelburne, VT	7.1 mi	1,951	10%
Milton, VT	11 mi	562	24%
Keeseville, NY	12 mi	501	14%

Home health agencies serving Burlington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	62 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	62 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 775-0568
Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice	Colchester, VT	3.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 658-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Burlington. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Burlington

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,493 monthly median income of Burlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Burlington: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Burlington?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,493 monthly median income of Burlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Vermont.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Burlington, VT