Total health inspections
5
Vermont average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare
Assisted Living Home
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare
Assisted Living Home
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare (Formerly Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation, Birchwood Terrace) is a renowned rehabilitation and healthcare facility located in Burlington, Vermont known for providing exceptional care and support to its residents. From skilled nursing care to specialized programs, Birchwood Terrace offers a range of services tailored to meet its resident’s individual needs.
Birchwood Terrace is especially dedicated towards personalized care. They understand that each resident is unique, so they provide specialized attention and assistance based on the specific needs of their residents. Whether it’s helping with daily activities, offering memory care services, or providing rehabilitation therapies, Birchwood Terrace is prepared to deliver compassionate support within a nurturing environment. They go the extra mile to promote social connection and engagement, and offer a variety of activities and programs for residents to enjoy.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
144
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
86.8%
Residents per day (avg)
130
Occupancy rate
86.8%
Residents per day (avg)
130
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$18.9M
Profit
$1.5M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$18,940,701.00
Profit
$1,512,528.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.4M
Walk Score: 36 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility Type
Nursing Home
Additional licensing details
County:
Chittenden
Care Services
Provides Memory Care
Contact Information
Fax:
802-865-4516
Compare Assisted Living around Burlington
The information below is reported by the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living.
Elderwood at Burlington
+53%
-13%
-10%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Burlington (New North End)
150
No
-
7
98 STARR FARM ROAD OPERATING HOLDCO LLC
72.9%
$19,998,734.00
$7,012,952.00
35.1%
120.60
3.7063
3
83
15
+53%-13%-10%
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare
-12%
-5%
+7%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Burlington (New North End)
144
No
-
36
RUBIN, ALTER
86.8%
$18,834,549.00
$7,455,045.00
39.6%
129.70
4.0556
1
20
1
-12%-5%+7%
Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center
-17%
-18%
-19%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Burlington (Old North End)
126
No
-
86
-
65.8%
$14,576,297.00
$3,280,662.00
22.5%
105.20
3.4938
2
35
7
-17%-18%-19%
The Arbors of Shelburne
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Shelburne
-
Yes
F
28
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gazebo Apartments
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
-
71
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Elderwood at Burlington
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Burlington (New North End)
Bed Count:
150
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
98 STARR FARM ROAD OPERATING HOLDCO LLC
CCN:
475030
Occupancy:
72.9%
Home Revenue:
$19,998,734.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,012,952.00
Payroll %:
35.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
120.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7063
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
83
Severe Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
+53%
+53%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Burlington (New North End)
Bed Count:
144
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
RUBIN, ALTER
CCN:
475003
Occupancy:
86.8%
Home Revenue:
$18,834,549.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,455,045.00
Payroll %:
39.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
129.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0556
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Burlington (Old North End)
Bed Count:
126
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
475014
Occupancy:
65.8%
Home Revenue:
$14,576,297.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,280,662.00
Payroll %:
22.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
105.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4938
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
35
Severe Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%Places of interest near Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare
3.6 miles from city center — 3.78 miles to nearest hospital (UVM Student Health Services)
43 Starr Farm Rd, Burlington, VT 05408
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
133
Total Staff
108
Employees
25
Contractors
58,835
Total Hours (Quarter)
71
Avg Staff/Day
9.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 8.5 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 35 | 9 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 10.3 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
95 staff
9.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
24 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
2hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
17.2%
of total hours from contractors
10,136 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 12
Certified Nursing Assistant: 7
Registered Nurse: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Medical Director: 1
Nurse Practitioner: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 7 | 46 | 25,376 | 91 | 100% | 10.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 12 | 35 | 14,031 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 1 | 14 | 6,160 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,047 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,399 | 71 | 78% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1,346 | 81 | 89% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,098 | 72 | 79% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,084 | 69 | 76% | 8.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 676 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 0 | 1 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 468 | 52 | 57% | 8.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 63 | 69% | 1.4 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 26 | 29% | 2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8.3 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
20
Citations per inspection
4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
43% worse than Vermont averageVermont average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 1.9
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
15 moderate citations
4 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Dec 31, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control critical citation
Sep 03, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Sep 03, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Sep 03, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
132
Total Residents
Medicare
39
(29.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
76
(57.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
17
(12.9%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
50
Total Specialty Beds
34.7%
of Bed Capacity
50
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
34.7%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.3
14% worse than Vermont averageVermont average: 11.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
27.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
27.2
20% worse than Vermont averageVermont average: 22.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
33.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
33.4%
64% worse than Vermont averageVermont average: 20.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.9%
In line with Vermont averageVermont average: 20.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.2%
In line with Vermont averageVermont average: 27.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.2%
10% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 5.8%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
66% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
29% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
14% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 5.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.9%
41% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 10.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
38.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
38.8%
100% worse than Vermont averageVermont average: 19.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
In line with Vermont averageVermont average: 95.6%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
In line with Vermont averageVermont average: 97.6%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.47
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.47
In line with Vermont averageVermont average: 1.44
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.00
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.00
60% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 2.48
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.6%
11% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 86.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
25% worse than Vermont averageVermont average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
21% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 78.9%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.6%
In line with Vermont averageVermont average: 21.5%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
16.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
16.0%
9% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 17.6%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
51% worse than Vermont averageVermont average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.6%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.6%
6% worse than Vermont averageVermont average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
66.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
66.0%
31% better than Vermont averageVermont average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$128K
In line with Vermont averageVermont average: $128K
Number of fines
1
44% fewer fines than Vermont averageVermont average: 1.8
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Vermont averageVermont average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$128K
Vermont average
$128K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 3, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 3, 2024
$128K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.8%
↑ 2.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,512,528
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$11,257,378
↑ ~$157K vs 2022
Profit Margin
8.0%
↑ 6.0pp vs 2022
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