Nursing Homes in Vermont

Vermont is recognized throughout the country as being a picturesque, beautiful place to live. The home of the sugar maple has been offering its residents and the rest of the country is abundant resources for generations. Residents of Vermont know that one of the state’s most treasured resources is its aging community and as such, the state government takes great care to provide seniors and their families with the resources they need to live out their golden years in peace. Vermont nursing homes have the benefit of being near Fletcher Allen Health Care which is a nationally recognized hospital in orthopedics, which for aging seniors can be very useful.

The average cost of nursing homes in Vermont is $280 per day. This is higher than the national average which is $228 per day.

 

The price varies considerably depending on the specific needs of each resident, their preferences for additional services, whether or not they prefer a private or semi-private room and the size and location of the facility. Facilities that are certified by CMS as being eligible for federal reimbursement for Medicaid or Medicare often have information available about financial assistance. Families also have the option of contacting AHS for information regarding programs and financial planning strategies
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The process of considering and looking for nursing homes to for oneself or a loved one can be an emotional and overwhelming process.  Nursing homes are dedicated facilities designed specifically for seniors who require a level of care that is often impractical or even impossible for them to receive at home. Unlike assisted living facilities, which are intended for seniors who cannot live alone but do not require medical attention on a regular basis, nursing homes are intended to address the full range of needs for an elderly person. These needs include medical care, therapy, mental health services and dietary needs along with daily assistance with basic needs such as laundry and bathing. Nursing homes in Virginia are staffed by licensed care professionals including board certified physicians, registered nurses and certified dietitians. Many nursing homes also employ physical therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists along with activity coordinators and volunteers.

Many seniors and their loved ones are concerned about the quality of care residents in nursing homes receive and how they are treated. Nearly everyone has heard a horror story that may cause anxiety about the need for nursing home placement. In Vermont, the Agency of Human Services (AHS) oversees the monitoring of nursing home administration through the Division of Licensing and Protection (DLP), Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living. The DLP is responsible for enforcing the state and federal regulations and statutes for health care providers and facilities servicing the elderly. Their specific responsibility is to prevent the exploitation, abuse or neglect of vulnerable seniors and to investigate reports of said crimes immediately.

The Adult Protective Services programs offer consumers resources and information that allows them to identify and report any kind of suspected about towards vulnerable adults. In the state of Vermont, no person is legally allowed to operate a nursing home without a license that enables them to do so. Nursing home licenses must be renewed annually and, according to the rules as contained in the “Licensing and Operating Rules for Nursing Homes” effective December 15, 2001, all nursing homes are open for random inspection at all times by government officials and CMS.

Senior Homes has an extensive directory of senior living options, with care and living providers across the United States.