CNA Home Care in Burlington, VT: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Burlington, VT: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

676

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$20.00

median hourly wage of home care aides in Vermont (BLS, May 2025)

$14.42

Vermont minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Burlington are Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington in Burlington (1.8 mi), Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare in Burlington (2.0 mi), Elderwood At Burlington in Burlington (2.0 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Vermont earn a median $20.00 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Burlington has about 614 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

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+ with a disability	32%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.8%	8.7%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.1%	6.2%
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

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 nursing assistant can help with

Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
Help with eating and fluids
Taking and noting vital signs if asked

Cost

What CNAs 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 nursing assistant

To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.

Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.

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

Questions

Nursing Assistants 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 CNAs 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 a CNA give medication?

Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.

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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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Burlington, VT