Dementia Care in Burlington, VT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Burlington, VT: the local picture

614

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

5,421

residents 65 or older (12% of Burlington)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Chittenden County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Burlington has about 614 residents aged 85 or older among 5,421 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Chittenden County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Burlington residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Burlington compared with Chittenden County and Vermont

Census figure	Burlington	Chittenden County	Vermont
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.8%	8.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.3%	9.2%	5.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,915	$70,052	—

Older residents in towns around Burlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Winooski, VT	2.7 mi	904	127
South Burlington, VT	4.7 mi	3,696	456
Essex Junction, VT	6.2 mi	1,607	228
Shelburne, VT	7.1 mi	1,951	397
Milton, VT	11 mi	562	93
Keeseville, NY	12 mi	501	85

Nursing homes near Burlington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington	Burlington, VT	1.8 mi	1 of 5	164	(802) 658-4200
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare	Burlington, VT	2.0 mi	3 of 5	160	(802) 863-6384
Elderwood At Burlington	Burlington, VT	2.0 mi	2 of 5	150	(802) 658-6717
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home	Shelburne, VT	9.3 mi	4 of 5	33	(802) 264-5100
Clinton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Plattsburgh, NY	17 mi	1 of 5	80	(518) 563-0950
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Plattsburgh, NY	17 mi	4 of 5	89	(518) 563-3261

Hospices serving Burlington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice	Colchester, VT	3.5 mi	(802) 658-1900
Addison County Hha Hospice	Middlebury, VT	35 mi	(802) 388-7259
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	62 mi	(802) 857-5030

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 dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Burlington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Burlington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington in Burlington (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare in Burlington (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Elderwood At Burlington in Burlington (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Burlington, VT