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

43 Starr Farm Rd, Burlington, VT 05408 View Map

Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare is an Assisted Living Home in Vermont

Birchwood Terrace Rehab and… is an Assisted Living Home in Vermont

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Overview of Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare

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.

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Home Information Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
144
Occupancy
89.3%
Total Bed Days Available
52560
Avg. Length of Stay
86 days
Avg. Residents per Day
130
Finance
Home Revenue
$16,862,047.00
Payroll Costs
$6,855,085.00
Profit
$347,521.00
Total Home Costs
$16,187,550.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
40.7%
House Specifics:
CCN
475003
Owner Name
RUBIN, ALTER
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Chittenden
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Other
Operations
Total Admissions
496
Total Discharges
510
% Medicare Admissions
68%
% Private Pay Admissions
32%
% Medicare Discharges
48%
% Private Pay Discharges
52%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
1 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4.06 hrs
Number of Fines
1
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
7414
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
7414
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
36678
Walk Score
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
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Address 3.6 miles from city center

Address 43 Starr Farm Rd, Burlington, VT 05408

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living.
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The Arbors of Shelburne
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Shelburne
-
Yes
F
28
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Elderwood at Burlington
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Burlington
150
No
-
7
98 STARR FARM ROAD OPERATING HOLDCO LLC
57.2%
$18,096,722.00
$5,734,194.00
31.7%
120.60
1/5
3.7063
1/5
3/5
2/5
3
Harbor Village Senior Communities
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

South Burlington
-
No
-
25
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Burlington
144
No
-
36
RUBIN, ALTER
89.3%
$16,862,047.00
$6,855,085.00
40.7%
129.70
1/5
4.0556
1/5
3/5
3/5
1
Gazebo Apartments
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
-
71
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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
Minor (A-C)
4
Moderate (D-F)
15
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
1
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
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Vermont Seniors

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.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Vermont Seniors

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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