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HomeVermontBirchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare

Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare

43 Starr Farm Rd, Burlington, VT 054088028636384WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(35 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
160
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $127,834

How Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare Compares in Vermont

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Vermont. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
VT average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
VT average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
2/5
VT average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.01 hrs/day
VT average
4.22 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.43 hrs/day
VT average
0.80 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
56.8%
VT average
55.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.43 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.80.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 3, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 20, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 11 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
Vermont median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Vermont median
Chittenden County 65+
26,697
15.9% of county
County Population
168,309
Chittenden County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Burlington, Vermont with 160 certified beds. It has been operating since 1969. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
144.7
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1969
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Chittenden
Last Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
77.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Minimal Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0730Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Jun 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Minimal Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jun 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Minimal Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$127,834
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 3, 2024
$127,834

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.31 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.27 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.43 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.01 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.42 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
56.8%
RN Turnover
41.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ERLICHMAN, ARIEL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual60%Jun 22, 2017
RUBIN, ALTER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual40%Jun 22, 2017
DIMARIO, ALECIAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare and nearby alternatives.

All Vermont facilities
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
Burlington, VTCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $127,834
Elderwood at Burlington
Burlington, VT2,112 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $220,961
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington
Burlington, VT3.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $137,679
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home
Shelburne, VT11.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Franklin County Rehab Center, LLC
St. Albans, VT21.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
The Villa Rehab
St. Albans, VT22.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $37,040
Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Saint Albans, VT23.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $148,714
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
Burlington, VT · Current facility
—3/53/52/5$127,834
Elderwood at Burlington
Burlington, VT
2,112 ft2/52/53/5$220,961
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington
Burlington, VT
3.6 mi2/52/52/5$137,679
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home
Shelburne, VT
11.0 mi4/55/51/5None recorded
Franklin County Rehab Center, LLC
St. Albans, VT
21.9 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
The Villa Rehab
St. Albans, VT
22.3 mi1/51/54/5$37,040
Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Saint Albans, VT
23.4 mi2/52/54/5$148,714

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?▾
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Vermont is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare had any health inspection violations?▾
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 20, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $127,834.
What are the staffing levels at Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?▾
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare provides 4.01 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, 1.27 LPN hours, and 2.31 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 56.8%.
How many beds does Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare have?▾
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare has 160 certified beds with an average of 144.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Stellar Health Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Vermont, including 2 in Burlington. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?▾
On Google Maps, Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 35 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Stellar Health Group

This chain operates 7 facilities. View all →