Vermont Adult Day Centers Will Face Future Closures
Rising operating costs and low attendance are forcing service cuts at facilities across the state.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Special Needs
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Lamoille Day Health Services and Springfield Hospital adult day services face closure due to financial pressures. These programs, which serve the local community, are scheduled to end operations by September 30, 2026.
Why it matters
Many centers across Vermont struggle to remain open as their operating costs significantly exceed the state Medicaid reimbursement rates. Most facilities have also failed to return to the attendance levels seen before the pandemic, threatening their ability to maintain required occupancy rates.
Operating these services costs approximately $36 per hour per person, while Medicaid reimbursements provide only $26.54 per hour. Centers require an 80% occupancy rate to remain financially stable.
The players
Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
This state agency oversees programs for elderly residents and people with disabilities in Vermont.
Springfield Hospital
This is a medical facility in Springfield, Vermont, that provides various health services including adult day care.
Lamoille Day Health Services
This facility based in Morristown provides adult day health services to residents in the region.
The details
The state of Vermont currently has 11 certified adult day centers, a decline from the 17 that were operating prior to the pandemic. The Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living is currently working to provide stabilization funding to help these remaining centers stay operational.
Timeline
Pre-pandemic, 17 adult day centers operated across Vermont.
September 30, 2026, marks the scheduled end for Springfield Hospital adult day services.
Roadmap
The potential closure of these centers reflects broader challenges in maintaining social safety nets when fixed reimbursement models fail to keep pace with real-world operating expenses. Despite these closures, the state is looking toward expansion with two new centers currently planned, including one in Rutland.
Families relying on these services will need to identify alternative care options for their loved ones as existing facilities reduce or cease operations. This shift may also impact local caregiver availability and household planning across the state.
The takeaway
Maintaining specialized day care services requires a delicate balance between public funding rates and the actual costs of professional care. Residents should monitor local health service announcements to determine if their specific service providers will remain open or receive stabilization aid.
What happens next
Springfield Hospital adult day services are scheduled to conclude operations on September 30, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about support resources for residents on the Vermont Special Needs page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wcax.
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