Meet the Agency
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc. is a home care agency based in Rutland, Vermont. They serve families in the surrounding area.
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency. That means they give medical care at home under a doctor's plan — things like nursing visits, physical therapy, or wound care. This is different from a non-medical home care agency, which helps with bathing, meals, and daily tasks.
Licensing in Vermont
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.
- License number
- 477007
- Licensed since
- 1967 (59 years)
What home care helps with
Home care agencies send trained caregivers to your home. They help your mom, dad, or loved one stay safe and comfortable without moving to a facility. Most caregivers help with:
- •Bathing, dressing, and grooming
- •Cooking meals and light housekeeping
- •Medicine reminders
- •Rides to doctor visits
- •Company and conversation
- •Giving family caregivers a break
How families pay for home care in Vermont
Most families pay out of pocket. In the VT state avg area, home care usually runs $34–$46 an hour.
Other ways to pay:
- •Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
- •VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.
Questions to ask before you pick
- •How do you screen and train caregivers?
- •What happens if my regular caregiver calls out?
- •Who do I call at night or on weekends?
- •Can we meet the caregiver before they start?
- •How are caregivers supervised?
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This overview is based on public records and state licensing info. Rules and program details can change. Last reviewed May 2026.
Service Area & Location
Agency Headquarters
7 Albert Cree
Rutland, VT 05701
Medicare Home Health Agency
This is a Medicare-certified home health agency providing medical services under a physician's plan of care. This is different from non-medical home care.
Atlas Score
Top 35% nationally
Good — solid performance, some room to improve
This agency performs above average based on Medicare quality data. It is particularly strong in responsiveness. It outperforms most agencies nationally.
vs. National
+6
avg 76.38
vs. VT
+2
avg 80
Strengths
- Strong discharge function scores
- Good info sharing with patients
- Care starts quickly after referral
- Good info sharing with doctors
Ownership: NON-PROFIT
The Atlas Score is based on CMS Medicare data and is for informational purposes only. Always evaluate agencies based on your specific care needs.
Care Programs & Services
Services below are typical for Medicare-certified home health agencies. This agency hasn’t verified its specific service list — contact them directly to confirm what they provide.
Specialized Care Focus
This agency has indicated experience or specialized training in these areas:
- Companionship
- Personal Care
- Elderly Care
- Post-Surgery Recovery
- Post-Hospital Support
- Rehab Support
Daily Support Services
Coverage Hours
- Hourly Care
- Short-Term Care
- Long-Term Ongoing Care
Personal Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Grooming & Hygiene
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Transfers (Bed/Chair)
- Mobility & Ambulation Support
- Feeding Assistance
Household & Companionship
- Companionship
- Light Housekeeping
- Medication Reminders (Non-Clinical)
Recovery & Transitional
- Post-Hospital Support
- Post-Surgery Recovery
- Care Coordination with Family
- Rehab Support (Non-Clinical)
- Stroke Recovery Support
Payment
Accepted Payment Methods
- Medicare
Note: Non-medical home care is primarily paid privately out-of-pocket. If you have a Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) policy, check with the agency to see if they can help process your claims.
Rates and payment options are provided by the agency and are subject to change. Always verify current pricing directly with the provider before starting care.
Meet the Agency
Agency Snapshot
- Structure
- Local Independent
Licensing & Protections
State Registry Status
LICENSED
Appears active based on available state registry data. Verify directly with the licensing agency before making decisions.
State License Details
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Medicare Quality Report
Verified clinical performance data from CMS
Source: CMS Care Compare
Safety & Prevention
Preventing Hospitalizations
How often patients had to go to the hospital for things that could have been prevented.
Major Fall Prevention
The percentage of patients who suffered a serious injury from a fall.
Avoiding Repeat Hospital Stays
How often patients had to go back to the hospital within 30 days.
Patient Recovery & Independence
Walking & Mobility
Percentage of patients who showed measurable improvement in moving around.
Bed Mobility
How often patients improved their ability to get in and out of bed.
Bathing Independence
How many patients became more independent with daily hygiene.
Medication Independence
How many patients improved their ability to manage their own medications.
Breathing & Shortness of Breath
How often patients got better at managing shortness of breath.
Discharge Function
How well patients were functioning when they finished home health care.
Discharge to Community
How often patients were able to stay in the community after care ended.
Responsiveness & Communication
Speed of Starting Care
How often care started within a few days of a doctor’s referral.
Health Info Shared with Doctors
How often the agency transferred health information to the patient’s doctor.
Health Info Shared with Patient
How often the agency gave patients their own health information at discharge.
Data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is one source of information; we recommend talking to the agency and your doctor when choosing care.
Ratings & Reviews
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