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Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home
Scout 97Shelburne, VT · 33 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Shelburne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,400–$17,240/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Burlington, Vermont
Every licensed senior community in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Burlington
Local Burlington-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Burlington prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$8,110/mo median
typical range $6,490–$10,140
Memory Care
$11,540/mo median
typical range $9,230–$14,430
Skilled Nursing
$14,890/mo median
typical range $13,400–$17,240
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$8,110/mo median
typical range $5,240–$12,690
Residential Care Home
$7,300/mo median
typical range $5,840–$9,130
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Burlington using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Burlington.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 7 communities in Burlington, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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St. Albans, VT · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of St. Albans's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,400–$17,240/mo
View full evaluation →3
Burlington, VT · 160 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Burlington.
Est. $13,400–$17,240/mo
View full evaluation →4
Saint Albans, VT · 115 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint Albans.
Est. $13,400–$17,240/mo
View full evaluation →5
Burlington, VT · 164 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Burlington.
Est. $13,400–$17,240/mo
View full evaluation →6
Elderwood at Burlington
Scout 40Burlington, VT · 150 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Burlington.
Est. $13,400–$17,240/mo
View full evaluation →7
The Villa Rehab
Scout 23St. Albans, VT · 30 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $13,400–$17,240/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Burlington, VT?
In the Burlington, VT area, assisted living typically runs $6,490–$10,140/month (median $8,110), memory care $9,230–$14,430/month (median $11,540), and skilled nursing $13,400–$17,240/month (median $14,890) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Burlington, VT?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Burlington, VT right now are Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home, Franklin County Rehab Center, LLC, Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare. The full ranked list of 7 communities is on this page.
How are the 7 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.