Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Burlington, VT

The most affordable option for senior housing in South Burlington, Vermont, is independent living, which costs $4,849 per month on average. Assisted living is another option on the more affordable side at $6,301 per month on average. The most expensive option is a semi-private room in a nursing home, which costs an average of $8,753 per month. These various choices offer a range of options to accommodate different preferences and budgets.

When compared to the nationwide average for assisted living costs ($4,546 per month), South Burlington is more expensive at $6,301 per month. On the other hand, assisted living in South Burlington is more costly than in other nearby cities, such as Jeffersonville ($6,173 per month) and Alburg ($4,600 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in South Burlington compares to Vermont and the national average:

Seniors in South Burlington can choose from 5 senior living facilities, and there are 12 communities in the surrounding area. In total, Vermont has 21 senior living options.

In South Burlington, Vermont, seniors constitute 36.2% of the town's population of 20,241, providing a vibrant community for older adults. Among the senior population, 13.2% are in their 50s, 11.4% in their 60s, 6.4% in their 70s, and 5.2% are 80 and older. The gender distribution slightly favors women, with 51.8% female and 48.2% male. Marital status among seniors shows that 47.4% are married, 11.6% divorced, 37.1% have never married, and 3.9% are widowed. When examining diversity, 82.2% of South Burlington’s seniors are White, accompanied by 9.1% Asian, and 5.5% mixed race. Smaller segments include 3% Hispanic, 1.9% Black, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific, and 0.9% identifying as other, illustrating a rich cultural variety in the community.