Chelsea, VT senior services
The front door to senior services in Chelsea is Chelsea Area Senior Center, the senior center; behind it stands Central Vermont Council on Aging: free information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act. Below: how to reach both, plus every state-licensed and Medicare-certified care option that serves Chelsea, from the public record.
Senior center
The local front door: a daily meal, rides, programs (M-F), and a staff person who knows every program in the area. Free or low cost for anyone 60 and over.
Area Agency on Aging
Central Vermont Council on Aging
Area Agency on Aging for central Vermont; statewide Helpline 1-800-642-5119. Call for information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides, caregiver support and an in-home needs assessment.
Paying for care in Vermont
Medicare pays for short-term skilled care: up to 100 days of nursing-home rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay, home health when a doctor certifies the need, and hospice in full. Vermont Medicaid (Green Mountain Care), Vermont's Medicaid program, pays for long-term nursing home care once assets are spent down and, through home and community-based services waivers, for some help at home. The Area Agency on Aging and the state's SHIP Medicare counselors (free, through the Eldercare Locator) explain which applies.
Care options serving Chelsea
- Assisted Living Residences3 within 10 miles · nearest: Riverbend Residential Care
- Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing1 within 12 miles · nearest: Menig Nursing Home
- Home Health Agencies2 serving Chelsea · nearest: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice
- Hospice2 serving Chelsea · nearest: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice
Staying at home in Chelsea
Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in Orange County: the local aging agency, in-home help, Medicare home health, home modification programs and technology that keeps family in the loop between visits.
Common questions
Who do I call first for help for an older adult in Chelsea?
Start with Chelsea Area Senior Center at (802) 659-2290, the senior center for Chelsea, then Central Vermont Council on Aging at (802) 479-0531. The Area Agency on Aging does information and referral, arranges home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act, and can explain how Vermont Medicaid (Green Mountain Care) home and community-based services work in Vermont.
How many nursing homes serve Chelsea?
1 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 12 miles of Chelsea. Each is listed on this site with its CMS star ratings, bed count, ownership, staffing turnover and inspection date from Care Compare.
Does Medicare pay for home health care in Chelsea?
Yes, when a doctor certifies that the person is homebound and needs skilled nursing or therapy. Medicare covers it in full, and you may choose any of the 2 Medicare-certified home health agencies that serve Chelsea. Non-medical home care (companions, homemakers) is a separate, mostly private-pay service.
What does hospice cost in Chelsea?
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care in full, including medications and equipment for the terminal illness, usually at home. 2 Medicare-certified hospices serve Chelsea. Vermont Medicaid (Green Mountain Care) and most private insurance also cover hospice.
How should I read the CMS star ratings?
Look at the health inspection rating and the staffing rating before the overall rating; the quality-measure rating is self-reported by the facility. Read the latest inspection report on Medicare Care Compare before visiting, and visit unannounced at a mealtime.