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Elderwood at Burlington

98 Starr Farm Rd., Burlington, VT 05408
Score: 3 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Elderwood At Burlington has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 3/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Vermont. Families considering this Burlington facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Recent inspections identified 80 deficiencies at Elderwood At Burlington. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

80
Total Deficiencies
Jan 13, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 77 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0602 Severity E
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0659 Severity D
    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Aug 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Aug 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 7.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 22.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.6% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 36.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $252,434

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 3 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
150
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20