Vermont · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Vermont
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Vermont?
CMS Care Compare lists 32 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Vermont, out of 33 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Bennington (4), Barre (3) and Burlington (3). 12 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 32
- All homes in Vermont
- 33
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 12
- Average overall stars
- 2.8
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 32Also Medicare certified
- 9Nonprofit
- 1Government-owned
- 7No fines or payment denials
- 2Has a family council
All 32, by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
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More About This List
Read how Medicaid pays for nursing home care. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Vermont. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Vermont: highest-rated nursing homes in Vermont, nonprofit nursing homes in Vermont, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Vermont.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Vermont?
32 of the 33 CMS-certified nursing homes in Vermont meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid in Vermont Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton (5 stars), Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab in Middlebury (5 stars) and Pine Heights at Brattleboro Center for Nursing & R in Brattleboro (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are Vermont's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Vermont lists an income limit of $2,982 per month, individual (Institutional Income Standard for Long-Term Care, effective 1/1/26) and an asset limit of $2,000 for a household of one (MABD-related resource maximum) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Vermont?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Vermont's Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (operated by Vermont Legal Aid under contract with DAIL) can answer questions about residents' rights.