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Nursing homes in Chittenden County, Vermont
Chittenden County, Vermont, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 507 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 131 health deficiencies over three cycles, 25.8 per 100 beds against 31.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $486K across 6 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Chittenden County | Vermont | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 33 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 25.8 | 31.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $486K | $3.0M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home | Shelburne | 33 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6.1 | — | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare | Burlington | 160 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 13.1 | $128K | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Elderwood At Burlington | Burlington | 150 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 74 | 49.3 | $221K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Premier Rehab and Healthcare At BurlingtonSFF Candidate | Burlington | 164 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 20.7 | $138K | 17 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | 5 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 5 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Stellar Health Group (2), Elderwood (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Chittenden County, Vermont?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 507 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Chittenden County have the highest CMS ratings?
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home (4 stars), Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare (3 stars), Elderwood At Burlington (2 stars)
How do Chittenden County nursing homes compare with Vermont?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 25.8 per 100 beds against 31.1 statewide.