CarePatrol of Vermont — Your Trusted Vermont Senior Care Advisor
Free, statewide senior care guidance for Vermont families — from Burlington, South Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Williston, and Stowe to Rutland, Montpelier, Bennington, Brattleboro, and the Northeast Kingdom.
Always free for families • Secure & Confidential
We Know How Hard This Can Be
When a Vermont family is facing a senior care decision — whether it's mom in Burlington, dad in Rutland, or a loved one in the Northeast Kingdom — every choice feels enormous. You're not alone.
Lost in Too Many Options
Vermont's senior living landscape spans urban Burlington, rural Northeast Kingdom, and everywhere between. Chris narrows the field to communities that genuinely fit your loved one's care, culture, and budget.
Worried About Costs
Senior care in Vermont keeps rising. Chris helps you understand pricing, Choices for Care Medicaid options, and creative ways to make care affordable in the Green Mountain State.
Running Out of Time
From a sudden hospital discharge in Burlington to a slow dementia decline in Stowe — Chris moves quickly with you, not ahead of you.
We Are Your Trusted Guide
Care options vary widely across Vermont communities. With CarePatrol on your side, you'll know which type of care actually fits — and which communities deliver it well.
Assisted Living
Assisted living communities throughout Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, and Montpelier offer help with daily activities for Vermont seniors who are still largely independent. Levels of care vary widely between communities — Chris helps you match today's needs with tomorrow's possibilities.
Memory Care
Specialized Alzheimer's and dementia memory care neighborhoods in Chittenden County, Essex, Colchester, and across the Green Mountain State provide secured environments, dementia-trained caregivers, and meaningful programming for middle to late-stage cognitive conditions.
Independent Living
For active Vermont seniors who want a maintenance-free lifestyle with social engagement, dining, and amenities — without daily medical care. Popular options across Williston, Stowe, Shelburne, and the greater Burlington area.
Nursing Homes
Skilled nursing facilities provide 24/7 medical care for chronic illness or high-level physical dependence. Often paid through Medicare or Vermont Medicaid (Green Mountain Care / Choices for Care), these communities deliver physician-led, nurse-managed care.
In-Home Care
Whether you need non-clinical companion care or skilled home health, Chris will help you understand the difference and connect with vetted in-home providers serving Burlington, Rutland, Bennington, Brattleboro, and rural communities throughout Vermont.
Respite Care
Short-term stays in a Vermont senior community give family caregivers a much-needed break. Stays typically include meals, medication management, and social engagement — and can be a great way to trial a community before a permanent move.
Comparing Senior Care Costs in Vermont
What's the real cost difference? Don't worry — CarePatrol's advisory service is always free to your family.
Did you know that 7 out of 10 people will need long-term care during their lifetime? Vermont consistently ranks among the most expensive states in New England for assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing — and most families are caught off guard.
See our detailed Vermont long-term care costs breakdown to compare assisted living, memory care, and nursing home pricing across the state.
Many Vermonters don't realize how many ways there are to pay for care: long-term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance for veterans, Vermont Choices for Care Medicaid, life insurance conversions, and reverse mortgages, to name a few. CarePatrol pairs with LTCareNav so you can see the full financial picture before you commit.
For guidance specific to your situation, connect with Chris Foran, your local Vermont CarePatrol advisor, below.
Better Together
CarePatrol's local Vermont expertise plus LTCareNav's personalized care plans — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Local Senior Care Advisory
Chris personally guides your family through every senior care option across all 14 Vermont counties — at no cost to you.
Personalized Care Cost Projections
LTCareNav delivers free, personalized long-term care plans with detailed Vermont cost projections and financial planning tools — so you understand the true picture before deciding.
A Plan That Protects Your Family
CarePatrol finds the right Vermont community. LTCareNav reveals the true costs and builds a plan that protects everyone — together, nothing slips through the cracks.
Meet Your Vermont Advisor
One trusted local guide, one shared mission: helping Vermont families find the right senior care.
Chris Foran
Owner · Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® · CarePatrol of Vermont
"Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."— Mark Twain
Chris considers himself fortunate to serve seniors and their families throughout Vermont as they face the complex challenge of finding the right senior care solutions. He listens carefully to all of his clients' needs, concerns, and preferences before recommending appropriate levels of care such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or In-Home Care. Chris went through the same daunting experience recently when he helped his wife's family find care for her parents in Vermont, as well as experiences with his dad in Boston, MA. This experience gave him the passion and empathy that he has today to help families through this journey.
Call Chris: (802) 391-3908
AlignedCare™ Certified by CarePatrol
Value-Based Care, Built Around the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Chris is an AlignedCare™ Certified Advisor — CarePatrol's evidence-based approach to senior care that goes beyond placement. Every recommendation is guided by the 8 Dimensions of Wellness so your loved one's safety, dignity, independence, and long-term well-being all stay aligned.
Serving Families Across All of Vermont
From Lake Champlain to the Connecticut River, from the Canadian border to Bennington — wherever you call home in the Green Mountain State, Chris is here to help.
Chris Foran covers the entire state of Vermont. As a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, he reviews care histories, tours alongside your family, and narrows the field to the few communities that truly fit. CarePatrol is always free to families and never recommends a community based on commission.
Chittenden County
Burlington · South Burlington · Essex · Essex Junction · Colchester · Williston · Shelburne · Winooski · Hinesburg · Charlotte · Milton · Jericho · Richmond
Central Vermont
Montpelier · Barre · Berlin · Waterbury · Northfield · Stowe · Waitsfield · Plainfield · Middlesex
Rutland & Addison Counties
Rutland · Brandon · Castleton · Fair Haven · West Rutland · Middlebury · Vergennes · Bristol
Northeast Kingdom & North Country
St. Johnsbury · Newport · Lyndonville · Hardwick · Morrisville · St. Albans · Swanton · Enosburg Falls
Southern Vermont
Bennington · Brattleboro · Manchester · Wilmington · Springfield · Bellows Falls · Putney · Dover · Arlington
Upper Valley & Windsor County
White River Junction · Hartford · Norwich · Woodstock · Windsor · Hartland · Quechee
What Vermont Families Are Saying
Real stories from families Chris has guided through senior care decisions.
"Everything! Chris was wonderfully supportive, quick to respond to anything I asked and presented very viable options for my mom's needs. I didn't know where to start, so his knowledge of the area resources was invaluable, especially given the need to find the right match for my mom as quickly as possible. He arranged tours and smoothed the way in every meeting and provided me with great recommendations for moving assistance that I never knew existed. I highly recommend Care Patrol and Chris Foran to anyone who is faced with this situation."
"The burden of making arrangements was lifted off my shoulders. On our visits Chris often clarifies things we hadn't thought about… such an important decision for Mom, I'm glad I reached out to CarePatrol."
"Chris at CarePatrol of Vermont was so much help at a difficult time in our lives. He helped us navigate through finding Mom a new place where she feels safe and her needs are met."
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Your path to care planning and financial security in Vermont.
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Let CarePatrol of Vermont and LTCareNav Guide Your Family
In a moment, life changes. Take our free 60-second care snapshot to see where you stand — then connect with Chris for hands-on local guidance anywhere in Vermont.
Free, Personalized Advisory
Chris hand-picks a short list of Vermont communities that fit your family — always free.
- 1:1 family discovery call
- Care & budget assessment
- 100% free to families
Local Tours With You
Chris schedules and attends every visit across Burlington, Rutland, Montpelier & beyond.
- Pre-screened communities
- Advisor at every tour
- Honest pros/cons after each visit
All of Vermont
Statewide coverage from Chittenden County and the Northeast Kingdom to Rutland and Bennington.
- All 14 Vermont counties
- Urban, suburban & rural communities
- Veterans & memory care placements
Vermont Communities Vetted
Every recommendation is pre-vetted against state survey data and care violations.
- Assisted living, memory care & SNF
- In-home & respite care referrals
- Long-term care planning with LTCareNav
Always free for families • No credit card required • Private and Secure
Senior Care Advisor Serving All of Vermont — Burlington, Rutland, Montpelier, and the Green Mountain State
CarePatrol of Vermont — led by owner and Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® Chris Foran — provides free senior care placement services for families across the entire state of Vermont. We help with assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing home, in-home care, and respite care decisions throughout Burlington, South Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Williston, Stowe, Rutland, Montpelier, Barre, Bennington, Brattleboro, Middlebury, St. Johnsbury, Newport, and surrounding Vermont communities.
Counties served include Chittenden, Rutland, Washington, Bennington, Windham, Windsor, Addison, Franklin, Caledonia, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Essex, and Grand Isle. Our partnership with LTCareNav delivers personalized long-term care cost projections and Vermont-specific Medicaid (Choices for Care / Green Mountain Care), VA Aid & Attendance, and financial planning insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CarePatrol cost? CarePatrol's senior care advisory services are completely free for families. Chris is compensated by the communities he partners with.
What Vermont areas does CarePatrol of Vermont serve? The entire state — Burlington, South Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Williston, Rutland, Montpelier, Stowe, Bennington, Brattleboro, Middlebury, St. Johnsbury, and every county in between.
Who is Chris Foran? Chris is the owner of CarePatrol of Vermont and a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, helping families navigate assisted living, memory care, independent living, and in-home care decisions — including hands-on community tours statewide.
Does CarePatrol help with Vermont Medicaid (Choices for Care)? Yes — Chris helps families identify Medicaid-friendly communities and plan the transition from private pay to Choices for Care.
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AlignedCare™ Certified Advisor — Vermont
Chris Foran is an AlignedCare™ Certified Advisor, trained in CarePatrol's proprietary, evidence-based senior advisory methodology built around the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. AlignedCare™ delivers value-based, holistic senior care recommendations across Vermont — assisted living, memory care, independent living, and in-home care — prioritizing safety, dignity, independence, and long-term well-being for every family Chris serves.