Elderwood at Burlington — Nursing Home in Burlington, VT
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 150 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 120.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 475030 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.51 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.76 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Elderwood at Burlington had 9 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 25, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 25, 2026
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level D)Corrected — May 9, 2026
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level D)Corrected — May 9, 2026
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Level E)Corrected — May 9, 2026
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Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (Level F)Corrected — May 9, 2026
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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. (Level F)Corrected — May 9, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — May 9, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — May 9, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — May 9, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — May 9, 2026
Elderwood at Burlington is a 150-bed nursing home in Burlington, Vermont. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident day, below the Vermont average of 4.2. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 9 deficiencies, none of them severe. It is on CMS's Special Focus Facility list, a designation for persistently poor-performing nursing homes.
A notable positive is that the recent inspection’s citations were not classified as severe. It would be reasonable to ask what changes the facility has made in response to its Special Focus Facility status and the recent deficiencies, particularly around care planning, medication use, and prevention of abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elderwood at Burlington Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Elderwood at Burlington is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Elderwood at Burlington's CMS star rating?
Elderwood at Burlington has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Elderwood at Burlington?
Elderwood at Burlington reports 3.50835 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Elderwood at Burlington had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Elderwood at Burlington had 9 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Elderwood at Burlington have?
Elderwood at Burlington has 150 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare — 1/5 — 0.4 mi
- Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington — 2/5 — 3.7 mi
- Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation — 1/5 — 5.7 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.