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Residential Care Homes
State-licensed homes that provide single or double occupancy rooms, meals, and personal care services to three or more residents.
Some homes include nursing overview by a registered nurse, personal care, and meals. Some homes are eligible to provide services paid for by Medicaid. Assistive Community Care Services and Enhanced Residential Care pay for extra residential supports for Medicaid-eligible Residential Care Home residents. Some homes accept only private payment, while others accept Medicaid funds and people who receive SSI.
Providers of Services
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Residential Care Homes (RCH) - Level III
Residential care homes are state licensed group living arrangements designed to meet the needs of people who can not live independently and usually do not require the type of care provided in a nursing home. When needed, help is provided with daily activities such as eating, walking, toileting, bathing, and dressing. Residential care homes may provide nursing home level of care to residents under certain conditions. Level III homes provide nursing overview, but not full-time nursing care.
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Residential Care Homes (RCH) - Level IV
Residential care homes are state licensed group living arrangements designed to meet the needs of people who can not live independently and usually do not require the type of care provided in a nursing home. When needed, help is provided with daily activities such as eating, walking, toileting, bathing, and dressing. Residential care homes may provide nursing home level of care to residents under certain conditions. Level IV homes do not provide nursing overview or nursing care.
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/
