The Green House Project is redefining what it means to age with dignity. Partnering with Vernon Homes, this innovative model replaces institutional nursing care with small, home-like settings that empower residents, support caregivers, and create real communities rooted in respect, comfort, and connection.

As the federal government commits to increasing private rooms and phasing out multi-bed wards, the Green House Project model gains national momentum. Vernon Homes is proud to lead Vermont’s first Green House community, creating real homes where elders thrive in comfort, dignity, and connection.

The Green House Project’s universal caregiver model, praised by AARP as a forward-thinking solution to today’s nursing home staffing crisis, transforms elder care into a true home setting. Empowered teams, known as shahbazim, provide personalized care, build deeper relationships, and deliver better outcomes—proving there’s no place like home for aging with dignity.

During the pandemic, Green House homes proved safer and more resilient than traditional nursing homes. Backed by UNC research, this video shows how the Green House model was truly built for this moment.

The study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association found that residents of Green Houses and other smaller nursing homes (NH) are less likely to contract or die from COVID-19 than residents of larger facilities.