Elderwood at Burlington
98 Starr Farm Rd., Burlington, VT 05408
Overall: ★★☆☆☆ · 150 beds
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
Nursing home · 43 Starr Farm Rd, Burlington, VT 05408 · Chittenden County
CMS overall rating: ★★★☆☆
At a glance
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare is located in Burlington, Vermont. It has 160 certified beds and cared for an average of 144.7 residents per day. Ownership type: for profit - individual. It is part of Stellar Health Group, a group of 7 facilities. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5; the average for Vermont nursing homes is 2.9.
| Certified beds | 160 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 144.7 |
| Participates in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Legal business name | Birchwood Operations LLC |
| Affiliated group | Stellar Health Group (7 facilities) |
| Medicare/Medicaid approved since | January 1, 1969 |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Located inside a hospital | No |
| Resident / family council | Resident |
| Ownership changed in last 12 months | No |
| CMS Certification Number | 475003 |
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ |
| Long-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★☆ |
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a 1–5 scale. How CMS star ratings work.
Staffing
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.01 (state avg 4.22, U.S. avg 3.86) |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.43 (state avg 0.80, U.S. avg 0.69) |
| LPN hours per resident per day | 1.27 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.31 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.8% (state avg 55.4%) |
| Registered nurse turnover | 41.2% |
Inspections
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 20, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited | 2 (state avg 7.8) |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
Penalties
| Fines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total fines | $127,834.00 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Homes Provider Information, data as of September 1, 2026. Averages are calculated from the same CMS dataset. Confirm details directly with the facility and on Medicare.gov. This page is for general information and is not medical or legal advice. Disclaimer.