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Elderwood At Burlington
98 Starr Farm Rd., Burlington, VT 05408
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Elderwood At Burlington, in Burlington, Vermont, is certified for 150 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Elderwood chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Vermont median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 74 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 18, 37 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 49.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $221K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Vermont median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 67.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Chittenden Co. median | Vermont median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 74 | 34 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 49.3 | 20.7 | 21.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67.9% | 67.9% | 58.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $220,961 | $137,679 | $38,610 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 33 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Vermont average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Mar 2026, 2 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: G ×4 H ×1 D ×32 E ×27 F ×9 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Aug 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Aug 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Aug 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Aug 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | C | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Aug 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Aug 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 12 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 12 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 23 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | H | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | G | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | G | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2024 | Payment denial | — | 49 days |
| 11 Jan 2024 | Fine | $220,961 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Vermont average. Turnover: nursing staff 67.9%, RNs 56.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Vermont median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 30.0% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 37.2% | 17.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.7% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: 98 Starr Farm Road Operating Company, Llc. Chain: Elderwood (17 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Starr Farm Road Operating Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/17/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Chittenden County
| 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 |
| Premier Rehab and Healthcare At BurlingtonSFF Candidate | Burlington | 164 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 20.7 | $138K | 17 Mar 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Chittenden County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Elderwood At Burlington been cited for?
74 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Vermont median is 24 per facility.
Has Elderwood At Burlington been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $221K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Elderwood At Burlington compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Vermont median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Elderwood At Burlington?
It is part of the Elderwood chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 98 Starr Farm Road Operating Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Elderwood At Burlington last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.