Converse Home

Converse Home is an assisted living community in Burlington, VT. Established in 1886, it operates as a private, non-profit organization focused on providing a warm, home-like environment for older adults. The facility serves residents seeking assisted living and memory care, offering one-bedroom apartments, single-rooms, and studio units. Its mission is to provide a gracious home with high-quality services, prioritizing dignity, respect, and compassion. The community integrates the Best Friends approach, an evidence-based model that emphasizes relationships, empathy, and meaningful engagement for individuals living with dementia. Staff receive specialized training to deliver personalized care that honors each resident's history and individual preferences.

The historic campus blends charming architecture with modern amenities designed for comfort, safety, and independence. A dedicated memory care community named Gardenview offers a secure, purposefully designed setting for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, promoting comfort and dignity at every stage of memory loss. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, on-site wellness programs, daily activities, and social outings. The team, led by Executive Director Vanessa Fortune and Director of Administration Kellie DeCicco, is guided by the belief that aging should be met with grace, connection, and meaningful support. The non-profit structure allows the organization to reinvest directly into resident services and quality of life rather than prioritizing shareholder returns.

Located at 272 Church St, the community is situated about a tenth of a mile from Smalley Park and South Winooski Avenue. It is also within a short walk of the Early Learning Preschool Center and Safe Harbor Health Center. The area provides a convenient setting for families and visitors, with key local landmarks accessible on foot.

Converse Home holds a rating of 4.40 based on reviews from customers who have experienced its care. Families across Vermont choose the community for the warmth and belonging they feel, noting the staff's dedication and the personal attention given to residents. Testimonials highlight the pleasant environment and the strong connections formed between residents and staff, particularly within the Gardenview memory care unit.

For over 135 years, Converse Home has served Burlington as a place where residents feel at home and where compassionate care is central to daily life.