Chittenden County, Vermont · Nursing home
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home
4 of 5 overall from CMS
200 Wake Robin Drive, Shelburne, VT 05482
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day Not reported
- Nursing staff who left in a year 58.5% Above the state average of 55.4%
- Health citations in 3 years 2 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 83.0% of 33 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.
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home is a 33-bed nursing home in Shelburne, Vermont (Chittenden County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 33
- Residents per day (average)
- 27.4
- Certified since
- 1998 (28 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in MedicareContinuing care retirement community
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 Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 58.5%, above the Vermont average of 55.4%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 Vermont average 2.9
- Health inspections 5 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 Vermont average 3.3
- Quality measures 4 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 Not reported Vermont average 4.22
- Nurse aides Not reported Vermont average 2.54
- Licensed practical nurses Not reported Vermont average 0.88
- Registered nurses Not reported Vermont average 0.80
- All staff, weekends Not reported 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 turnover58.5%
- Vermont average55.4%
- Registered nurse turnover21.4%
- Vermont average39.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (2)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
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
- Size30 of 33 by certified beds
- Vermont average residents per day74.1
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Chittenden County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home?
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home have?
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home has 33 certified beds. It averages 27.4 residents per day, about 83.0% of its certified beds.
Has Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington 164beds 78.8%in use 4.16nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Elderwood at Burlington 150beds 79.6%in use 3.80nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare 160beds 90.4%in use 4.01nurse 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 475056. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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