Assisted Living Residences are congregate living facilities with private units. The resident may come and go at will and holds the key to the unit.

Meals, nursing support, laundry, and housekeeping are provided, as are services coordination and activities. These residences are designed to be eligible for rental assistance programs and to participate in Medicaid community and long-term care programs

Providers of Services

• Assisted Living Facilities
  Assisted Living Facilities are state licensed residences that combine housing, health and supportive services to support resident independence and aging in place.

If you do not know which of these agencies provides services in your area contact either the Senior Helpline or I-Line for assistance.

• I-Line 1.800.639.1522 (V/TTY) (Toll Free)
  I-Line is a toll-free information number for Vermonters with disabilities. A service of the Vermont Center for Independent Living, I-Line is an important resource for people with disabilities who need information or referrals regarding housing, employment, transportation, healthcare, advocacy, and more.

• Senior HelpLine 1.800.642.5119 (V/TTY) (Toll Free)
  The Senior HelpLine is a toll-free information and assistance resource for people age 60 and older. Staffed by knowledgeable professionals at Vermont's Area Agencies on Aging, the Senior HelpLine can answer questions and help identify resources to assist people to age successfully.

Program Contacts

• Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  Division of Licensing & Protection (DLP)
  Phone: (802) 241-2345
  Website: http://www.dail.state.vt.us/lp/

Publications and Reports

• Vermont Assisted Living Tool Kit
  This Manual is a sample of operating policies and procedures for the development and/or management of VT Assisted Living Residences. For further information with regards to the Vermont Assisted Living Tool Kit please contact Janet Merrill at janet.merrill@ahs.state.vt.us
  The forms and instructional information contained in this document on pages 593 to 665 are available on the Vermont Housing Finance Agency website at http://www.vhfa.org/developers/assisted_living.php

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