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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Swanton, VT: the local picture

46

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

516

residents 65 or older (19% of Swanton)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Franklin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Swanton has about 46 residents aged 85 or older among 516 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Swanton 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.

Swanton compared with Franklin County and Vermont

Census figure	Swanton	Franklin County	Vermont
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	8.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	3.1%	5.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,051	$49,899	—

Older residents in towns around Swanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
St. Albans, VT	8.0 mi	968	118
Milton, VT	20 mi	562	93
Plattsburgh, NY	23 mi	3,403	555
Winooski, VT	30 mi	904	127
Essex Junction, VT	30 mi	1,607	228
Burlington, VT	30 mi	5,421	614

Nursing homes near Swanton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Saint Albans Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Saint Albans, VT	7.2 mi	3 of 5	115	(802) 524-6534
The Villa Rehab	St. Albans, VT	8.2 mi	1 of 5	30	(802) 524-3498
Franklin County Rehab Center, LLC	St. Albans, VT	8.7 mi	4 of 5	64	(802) 752-1600
Champlain Valley Physicians Hosp Med Ctr S N F	Plattsburgh, NY	23 mi	4 of 5	95	(518) 562-7760
Meadowbrook Healthcare	Plattsburgh, NY	23 mi	2 of 5	287	(518) 563-5440
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Plattsburgh, NY	24 mi	4 of 5	89	(518) 563-3261

Hospices serving Swanton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice	Colchester, VT	27 mi	(802) 658-1900
Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	91 mi	(802) 775-0568
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	91 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Swanton. 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 Swanton

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 56% of the $3,088 monthly median income of Swanton 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 Swanton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Swanton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Saint Albans Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Saint Albans (7.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Villa Rehab in St. Albans (8.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Franklin County Rehab Center, LLC in St. Albans (8.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Swanton?

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 56% of the $3,088 monthly median income of Swanton 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 Swanton, VT