4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Located in Shelburne, Vermont, overlooking Lake Champlain, Wake Robin is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including independent living, residential care, skilled nursing, and memory care. Wake Robin is committed to fostering a sustainable and dynamic community that promotes mutual support and independence while prioritizing the health and wellness of each resident.
Embracing diversity and upholding the dignity of all, Wake Robin warmly welcomes individuals from various backgrounds. Whether residing in a cozy apartment, cottage, or receiving nursing support at the Linden Health Center, senior residents are encouraged to actively engage in the vibrant community life.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
105
91 employees · 14 contractors · 32 on an average day
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
6.5 h
↓ 21% · VT 8.2 hThis facility: 6.5 h, 21% below the Vermont average of 8.2 h (among Vermont facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
19,177 staff hours this quarter
See full Vermont ranking →87.4% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Vermont average: 79% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (7), Licensed Practical Nurse (3), Other Physician (1), Medical Director (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1), Occupational Therapy Aide (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
33
Rank #10 / 11Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 10th out of 11 nursing homes we track in Vermont for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Vermont facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Vermont that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #6 / 11Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 6th out of 11 nursing homes we track in Vermont for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Vermont average, with its Statewide rank out of 11. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Vermont that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Based on residents per day and 33 beds.
Similar to the Vermont average: 81.1%
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
22 points above the Vermont average for CMS-certified facilities (75/100)
Category breakdown
3 severity-weighted points (2 deficiencies) · 18× lower than the typical CMS-certified VT facility (median: 53)
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
20 days to fix issues · much faster than the typical CMS-certified VT facility (median: 40)
50% corrected
1 of 2 citations corrected · 1 still open Latest inspection: Jan 21, 2026 · 1 citation (Resident Rights, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Resident Rights, 1 of 2 citations · 2 categories in total
Corrected
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
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.
Show Inspection ReportsFederal 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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Vermont average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
4
/ 5
Above average
↑ 60% · VT 2.5This facility: 4.0, 60% above the VT average of 2.5 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
10.0
Score · lower is better
↓ 8% · VT 10.9This facility: 10.0, 8% below the VT average of 10.9 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
20.3
Score · lower is better
↓ 4% · VT 21.2This facility: 20.3, 4% below the VT average of 21.2 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 9 better, 1 worse, 3 near VT average
3 short-stay measures: 2 better, 1 worse
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.6%
↑ 17% · VT 19.3This facility: 22.6, 17% above the VT average of 19.3 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.7%
↓ 15% · VT 17.4This facility: 14.7, 15% below the VT average of 17.4 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.5%
↓ 13% · VT 26.8This facility: 23.5, 13% below the VT average of 26.8 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
↓ 60% · VT 2.4This facility: 1.0, 60% below the VT average of 2.4 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.8%
↓ 2% · VT 5.9This facility: 5.8, 2% below the VT average of 5.9 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
↓ 31% · VT 5.3This facility: 3.6, 31% below the VT average of 5.3 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
↓ 52% · VT 6.6This facility: 3.2, 52% below the VT average of 6.6 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.3%
↓ 74% · VT 13.0This facility: 3.3, 74% below the VT average of 13.0 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.4%
↓ 88% · VT 19.9This facility: 2.4, 88% below the VT average of 19.9 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.2%
≈ 0% · VT 94.9This facility: 95.2, level with the VT average of 94.9 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.3%
↓ 1% · VT 97.5This facility: 96.3, 1% below the VT average of 97.5 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.06
↓ 26% · VT 1.44This facility: 1.06, 26% below the VT average of 1.44 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.21
↓ 11% · VT 2.48This facility: 2.21, 11% below the VT average of 2.48 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 3 measures
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
↓ 100% · VT 1.1This facility: 0.0, 100% below the VT average of 1.1 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.1%
↓ 5% · VT 83.4This facility: 79.1, 5% below the VT average of 83.4 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.0%
↑ 11% · VT 78.5This facility: 87.0, 11% above the VT average of 78.5 (among VT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
78% of new residents, often for short stays.
Historical financial and operational data for Wake Robin – Linden Nursing Center from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #1 / 11Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 11 nursing homes we track in Vermont. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Vermont average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Vermont that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #7 / 11Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 7th out of 11 nursing homes we track in Vermont. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Vermont average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Vermont that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (78% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Shelburne's city center to Wake Robin – Linden Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.61 miles to nearest hospital (University of Vermont Health)
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Wake Robin – Linden Nursing Center is located in Shelburne, Vermont.
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Wake Robin – Linden Nursing Center's occupancy is 83%.
Wake Robin – Linden Nursing Center has been operating for approximately 34 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, Wake Robin – Linden Nursing Center allows residents to bring their pets.
Wake Robin – Linden Nursing Center received a 4-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
Wake Robin – Linden Nursing Center has 33 beds.
Wake Robin – Linden Nursing Center has had 3 reported deficiencies according to records from Vermont Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL).
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