Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
Burlington, VT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 475003) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $127,834
Phone: (802) 863-6384 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is also 3 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare has 1 federal fine on record from CMS, totaling $127,834.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Burlington, Vermont, located in Chittenden County. The facility has been certified since 1969 and is licensed for 160 beds, with an average of 144.7 residents. Ownership is classified as For Profit - Individual, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Birchwood Terrace has an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.88 for Vermont. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.01, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $127,834.00. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
Birchwood Terrace is part of the Stellar Health Group chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 across the chain.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Birchwood Terrace has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Vermont state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Birchwood Terrace is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 56.8%. Its CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $127,834.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Birchwood Terrace is certified for 160 beds and has an average of 144.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a For Profit - Individual structure and is part of the Stellar Health Group chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Birchwood Terrace scores 3, 3, 2, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at 8028636384 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8028636384 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/475003?state=VT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.