Elderwood at Burlington
98 Starr Farm Rd., Burlington, VT 05408
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Elderwood at Burlington Compares
Elderwood at Burlington is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in Burlington, Vermont. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Vermont average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.1%) is below the Vermont average of 5.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 150 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% 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: 17.7% — better than the Vermont average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — better than the Vermont average of 5.9% (30% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Vermont average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.1% — better than the Vermont average of 22.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Vermont averages across 33 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Elderwood at Burlington
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Elderwood at Burlington with other nursing homes in Burlington.
How is Elderwood at Burlington addressing its health inspections 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 practices help Elderwood at Burlington keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 5.9% across Vermont. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Elderwood at Burlington?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Elderwood at Burlington?
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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