Nursing Homes · Burlington, VT
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Elderwood at Burlington
98 Starr Farm Rd. · Burlington, VT 05408 · 150 certified beds
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About Elderwood at Burlington
Elderwood at Burlington is a nursing home in Burlington, Vermont. Its capacity is 150 beds, above the Vermont median of 90 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Elderwood. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 70 citations, the most recent on March 25, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.71 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Burlington. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (70)
Records from January 2024 to March 2026.
March 25, 2026
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2026.
March 25, 2026
Tag F0887Educate 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2026.
March 25, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2026.
March 25, 2026
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2026.
March 25, 2026
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2026.
March 25, 2026
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2026.
March 25, 2026
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2026.
March 25, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2026.
March 25, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 9, 2026.
August 11, 2025
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 11, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 13, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 13, 2025.
April 2, 2025
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2025.
April 2, 2025
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2025.
April 2, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2025.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $220,961
January 11, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 23, 2024, lasting 49 days (triggered by inspection on January 11, 2024).
January 11, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $220,961 against this nursing home on January 11, 2024.
Staffing
3.71 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.57 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Elderwood, a chain of 17 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.2 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 2.2 for staffing, 3.5 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Vermont.
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