Chittenden County, Vermont · Nursing home
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
3 of 5 overall from CMS
43 Starr Farm Rd, Burlington, VT 05408
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.01 hours Below the state average of 4.22
- Nursing staff who left in a year 56.8% Above the state average of 55.4%
- Health citations in 3 years 21 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $127,834 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 90.4% of 160 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare is a 160-bed nursing home in Burlington, Vermont (Chittenden County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.01 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $127,834 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day (average)
- 144.7
- Certified since
- 1969 (57 yrs)
For profit - Individual Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Stellar Health Group (7 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $127,834 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 56.8%, above the Vermont average of 55.4%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident on weekends against 4.01 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Vermont average 2.9
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
- Staffing 2 of 5 Vermont average 3.3
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
The vertical line marks the Vermont average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.01 h Vermont average 4.22
- Nurse aides 2.31 h Vermont average 2.54
- Licensed practical nurses 1.27 h Vermont average 0.88
- Registered nurses 0.43 h Vermont average 0.80
- All staff, weekends 3.42 h Vermont average 3.66
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Vermont average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover56.8%
- Vermont average55.4%
- Registered nurse turnover41.2%
- Vermont average39.9%
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 21 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Sep 3, 2024: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 7 | 0 |
Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (21)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 14, 2025)
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LImmediate jeopardy, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 2, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2023)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2023)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2024 | Fine | $127,834 |
Vermont homes averaged 1.3 fines and $90,096 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Vermont
- Size3 of 33 by certified beds
- Vermont average residents per day74.1
- ChainStellar Health Group
- Chain average overall rating2.7 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Chittenden County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare have?
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare has 160 certified beds. It averages 144.7 residents per day, about 90.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?
The home reports 4.01 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.43 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.
Has Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $127,834 in the past three years.
Does Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Elderwood at Burlington 150beds 79.6%in use 3.80nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington 164beds 78.8%in use 4.16nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home 33beds 83.0%in use –nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Chittenden County
Who to call in Vermont
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Vermont.
- Long-term care ombudsman Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project 1-800-889-2047 (ext. 3) A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Protection, Survey and Certification 1-888-700-5330 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Vermont staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 475003. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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