Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
43 Starr Farm Rd, Burlington, VT 05408
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How Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare Compares
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare is a 160-bed for-profit nursing facility in Burlington, Vermont. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Vermont average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.3%) is above the Vermont average of 20.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 160 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Burlington, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Vermont average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.3% — worse than the Vermont average of 20.0% (66% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — better than the Vermont average of 5.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Vermont average of 5.8% (55% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.3% — worse than the Vermont average of 21.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Vermont averages across 33 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare with other nursing homes in Burlington.
How is Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.3% here versus 20.0% across Vermont. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.6% here versus 5.8% across Vermont. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare's rating advantage in Burlington?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Burlington
Burlington sits in Chittenden County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Vermont as a whole (19.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 24,654 (15.1%)
- Median age
- 36.5 years
- Median household income
- $76,316
- Median home value
- $314,200
Demographics for Chittenden County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Burlington.
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