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
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare is an Assisted Living Home in Vermont
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and… is an Assisted Living Home in Vermont
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare is an Assisted Living Home in Vermont
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and… is an Assisted Living Home in Vermont
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
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
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
89.3%
Residents per day (avg)
130
Occupancy rate
89.3%
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
68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$17.4M
Surplus of revenue
$347.5K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$17,406,675.00
Surplus of revenue
$347,521.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.9M
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.
$10.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.1M
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
Comparison Chart
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Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Burlington
144
No
-
36
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1
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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-
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F
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gazebo Apartments
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
-
71
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Harbor Village Senior Communities
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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-
No
-
25
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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3.6 miles from city center
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
Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2023 – Dec 2024)
5
Inspections
20
Total Citations
1
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
4
Citations/Inspection
Dec 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
6
30% of total
Resident Rights
5
25% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
10% of total
Infection Control
1
5% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
17
Complaint Investigations
3
State Comparison (VT)
Avg Citations (State)
28.9
This Facility: 20
Avg Critical (State)
0.7
This Facility: 1
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | L | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | E | Nursing Services | F0725 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | B | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0679 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | F | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0699 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | E | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Sep 03, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0623 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2023 | E | Nursing Services | F0730 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0744 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2023 | B | Resident Rights | F0561 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2023 | B | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
| Mar 21, 2023 | C | Resident Rights | F0559 | Open |
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 Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
13.3
Score
14% worse than avg
Vermont avg: 11.6
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
27.2
Score
20% worse than avg
Vermont avg: 22.7
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
33.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.8%
Depressive Symptoms
5.9%
Falls with Major Injury
5.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.3%
Antipsychotic Use
38.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
20.9%
Influenza Vaccine
99.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.2%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
27.2%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.6%
11% better than avg
Vermont: 86.3%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
2.1%
25% worse than avg
Vermont: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
95.7%
21% better than avg
Vermont: 78.9%
Penalties & 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
$128K
Vermont avg: $128K
Near average
Number of Fines
1
Vermont avg: 1.8
Compared to Vermont Average
Facility: $128K |
Vermont Avg: $128K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Sep 2024 - Sep 2024)
Sep 3, 2024
Civil Money Penalty
$128K
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Choices for Care
VT Medicaid CFC
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Vermont resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- VT Specifics: Small state; rural access emphasis.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), assisted living options.
Vermont Assistive Community Care Services (ACCS)
VT ACCS
- General: Age 65+, Vermont resident, in approved residential setting.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- VT Specifics: Facility-based; limited funding.
- Services: Personal care (2-4 hours/day in facility), respite (varies), basic support services.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Vermont OAA Services
- General: Age 60+, VT resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- VT Specifics: 5 AAAs (Age Well, CVCOA, NEKCOA, Senior Solutions, SVCOA); rural focus.
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Vermont Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, VT resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- VT Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Fuel Assistance Program
Vermont Seasonal Fuel Assistance
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, VT resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- VT Specifics: Covers oil, gas, wood; emergency aid available.
- Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Vermont Family Caregiver Support Program
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; VT resident; 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- VT Specifics: Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,000 annually.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Vermont SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VT resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- VT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Vermont VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
- VT Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Adjustment Assistance
Vermont Property Tax Credit
- General: Age 65+ (or all ages), VT resident, homeowner/renter, income-based.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$47,000/year (household); caps credit at ~$128,000.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- VT Specifics: Credits up to $8,000; serves ~20,000 households.
- Services: Tax credit (~$500-$2,500 avg., up to $8,000 max) reduces property tax.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Vermont CSFP
- General: Age 60+, VT resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,632/month (130% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- VT Specifics: Serves ~5,000 seniors via 50+ drop sites.
- Services: Monthly food box (~$50 value) with shelf-stable goods (e.g., cereal, canned goods).
Attendant Services Program (ASP)
Vermont Attendant Services Program
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VT resident, severe/permanent disability, 2+ ADL needs.
- Income Limits (2025): Medicaid-eligible (~$2,829/month) or near-eligible for General Fund.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; varies for General Fund.
- VT Specifics: Participants hire/manage caregivers; serves ~500 annually.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~5 days/year), limited supplies.
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VT Medicaid CFC
Choices for Care
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Vermont resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VT Specifics:Small state; rural access emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), assisted living options.
VT ACCS
Vermont Assistive Community Care Services (ACCS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Vermont resident, in approved residential setting.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- VT Specifics:Facility-based; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (2-4 hours/day in facility), respite (varies), basic support services.
Vermont OAA Services
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, VT resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025):None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- VT Specifics:5 AAAs (Age Well, CVCOA, NEKCOA, Senior Solutions, SVCOA); rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Vermont Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, VT resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- VT Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Vermont Seasonal Fuel Assistance
Fuel Assistance Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, VT resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- VT Specifics:Covers oil, gas, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Vermont Family Caregiver Support Program
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; VT resident; 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- VT Specifics:Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Vermont SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VT resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- VT Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Vermont VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth).
- VT Specifics:High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Vermont Property Tax Credit
Property Tax Adjustment Assistance
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or all ages), VT resident, homeowner/renter, income-based.
- Income Limits (2025):~$47,000/year (household); caps credit at ~$128,000.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- VT Specifics:Credits up to $8,000; serves ~20,000 households.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax credit (~$500-$2,500 avg., up to $8,000 max) reduces property tax.
Vermont CSFP
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, VT resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,632/month (130% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- VT Specifics:Serves ~5,000 seniors via 50+ drop sites.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Monthly food box (~$50 value) with shelf-stable goods (e.g., cereal, canned goods).
Vermont Attendant Services Program
Attendant Services Program (ASP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VT resident, severe/permanent disability, 2+ ADL needs.
- Income Limits (2025):Medicaid-eligible (~$2,829/month) or near-eligible for General Fund.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; varies for General Fund.
- VT Specifics:Participants hire/manage caregivers; serves ~500 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~5 days/year), limited supplies.
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