Best places to open an assisted living home in Vermont
The top markets for residential assisted living in Vermont, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.
Updated July 2026
The top markets for assisted living in Vermont right now are Rutland, Windsor, Windham counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 103 licensed assisted living homes serving 54,736 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $8,597/mo.
Licensed homes
103
state roster
Population 75+
54,736
ACS
Median AL cost
$8,597/mo
above the national median
Bed supply
43.8/1k
moderate supply
Top 10 markets for assisted living in Vermont
RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.
Rutland County — opportunity 7.5/10 (Strong); 5,919 seniors 75+, growing 20.4%, with 12 licensed homes.
Windsor County — opportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 5,958 seniors 75+, growing 17.2%, with 11 licensed homes.
Windham County — opportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 4,403 seniors 75+, growing 24.1%, with 7 licensed homes.
Chittenden County — opportunity 7.1/10 (Strong); 11,709 seniors 75+, growing 18.0%, with 21 licensed homes.
Washington County — opportunity 7.1/10 (Strong); 5,117 seniors 75+, growing 16.7%, with 13 licensed homes.
Caledonia County — opportunity 6.9/10 (Moderate); 2,593 seniors 75+, growing 13.2%, with 4 licensed homes.
Orange County — opportunity 6.8/10 (Moderate); 2,646 seniors 75+, growing 22.7%, with 7 licensed homes.
Addison County — opportunity 6.6/10 (Moderate); 3,393 seniors 75+, growing 26.7%, with 5 licensed homes.
Franklin County — opportunity 6.6/10 (Moderate); 3,390 seniors 75+, growing 15.6%, with 5 licensed homes.
Orleans County — opportunity 6.5/10 (Moderate); 2,668 seniors 75+, growing 14.8%, with 5 licensed homes.
What are the top markets for assisted living in Vermont?
The strongest Vermont markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Rutland, Windsor, Windham, Chittenden, Washington counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.
Which Vermont city has the most assisted living homes?
Rutland has the most, with 7 licensed assisted living homes (about 189 beds).
How much does assisted living cost in Vermont?
The median assisted living cost in Vermont is about $8,597 per month — above the national median.
How many assisted living homes are in Vermont?
Vermont has approximately 103 licensed assisted living homes serving 54,736 residents aged 75 and older.
See the full Vermont picture
RAL Market Scout scores every county and ZIP in Vermont on demand, supply gaps, and referral capacity — and builds a site-level report for any address you're evaluating.
Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Vermont state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.