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Chittenden County, Vermont · Nursing home

Elderwood at Burlington

2 of 5 overall from CMS

98 Starr Farm Rd., Burlington, VT 05408

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At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Elderwood at Burlington is a 150-bed nursing home in Burlington, Vermont (Chittenden County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.80 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $220,961 in the past three years.

Certified beds
150
Residents per day (average)
119.4
Certified since
1987 (39 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Elderwood (17 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 Elderwood at Burlington

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $220,961 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. The latest standard inspection (Mar 25, 2026) cited 19 health deficiencies; the Vermont average is 8.1. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Nursing staff turnover is 67.9%, above the Vermont average of 55.4%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

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.

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.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 74 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 5 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 20 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jan 11, 2024: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Mar 25, 2026190
Apr 2, 2025180
Jan 11, 2024370

Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (74)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

  2. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2026)

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  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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 (May 9, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2026)

  4. 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 (May 9, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (May 9, 2026)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2026)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2026)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2026)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)

  12. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jan 9, 2026)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2025)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2025)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2025)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2025)

  17. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)

  18. EPotential for more than 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 (May 17, 2025)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)

  20. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)

  21. 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 (May 17, 2025)

  22. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)

  23. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)

  24. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)

Showing the 30 most recent of 74.

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Jan 11, 2024Fine$220,961
Jan 11, 2024Payment Denial49 days

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

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Elderwood at Burlington?

Elderwood at Burlington has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Elderwood at Burlington have?

Elderwood at Burlington has 150 certified beds. It averages 119.4 residents per day, about 79.6% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Elderwood at Burlington?

The home reports 3.80 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.75 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.

Has Elderwood at Burlington been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $220,961 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does Elderwood at Burlington accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 475030. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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