Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
43 Starr Farm Rd · Burlington, VT · 05408 · 8028636384
160 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Stellar Health Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$127,834 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $127,834 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 3, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 3, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 3, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 3, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 3, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 3, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 3, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B September 3, 2024
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.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 14, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B June 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B June 14, 2023
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.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 3, 2024 | Fine | $127,834 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475003 · certified since January 1, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.