Nursing homeFAID #12399
Elderwood At Burlington
98 Starr Farm Rd., BURLINGTON, VT, 05408
(802) 658-6717
150 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
150
CMS facility ID
475030
Care type
Nursing home
County
Chittenden
Facility name
Elderwood At Burlington
Street address
98 Starr Farm Rd.
City / state / ZIP
Burlington, VT 05408
Phone
(802) 658-6717
About this facility — Elderwood At Burlington
Elderwood At Burlington is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Burlington, Vermont. It is licensed for 150 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Vermont (90 beds).
It is one of 7 senior care facilities in Burlington and 33 skilled nursing facilities across Vermont. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Elderwood At Burlington 74 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $220,961 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Elderwood
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
98 Starr Farm Road Operating Holdco Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2018
Cole, Warren
Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — 50% stake — since 2018
Rubin, Jeffrey
Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — 50% stake — since 2018
Marama, Megan
Managing employee — since 2022
Quillard, Philip
Officer · Operational control — since 2018
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
11 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1987-06-17
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
19 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$220,961 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-25
Nurse staffing
3.8 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$501 per day (≈ $15,230/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
68% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 20% private/other
Occupancy
73% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
11% above the VT median of $453/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
150
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-08-07
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-08-07
F-0726
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2026-08-07
F-0800
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2026-08-07
2026-03-25Health inspection9 citations
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-05-09
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-05-09
F-0698
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-05-09
F-0730
F · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-05-09
F-0761
F · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2026-05-09
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-09
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-09
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-05-09
F-0887
D · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2026-05-09
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (61 citations)
2026-01-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0602
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2026-02-27
F-0659
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2026-02-27
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-02-27
2025-12-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0628
C · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-08-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0605
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-09-08
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-05-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-06-13
2025-04-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0561
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0585
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0699
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0806
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0882
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-05-17
2024-08-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0711
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0758
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-09-27
2024-02-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-28
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-01-11Health inspection35 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0554
E · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0636
E · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-12
F-0686
H · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-12
F-0688
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0691
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0697
G · Actual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-12
F-0710
D · No harm found
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0711
E · No harm found
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0725
F · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0726
F · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0755
G · Actual harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0758
E · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-04-12
F-0760
G · Actual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0841
F · No harm found
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0883
G · Actual harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0887
E · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0925
F · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0949
E · No harm found
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-14
Federal penalties
2024-01-11Fine$220,961
2024-01-11Medicare payment denial — 49 days
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 475030.
Visitor reviews
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3.5★★★★★28 ratings on Google
★★★★★peg checchi · 2026-06-09 · via Google“I will be honest, I was devastated when I learned mom had to go to memory care. I was sure it was going to be awful and that she'd be stuck in a corner somewhere with no one to talk to. While it's not PERFECT, it is SO much better than what I expected based on what some folks have experienced. Mom is always clean and comfortable. They respect her wishes and don't try to force her to do things she …”
★Blueberry · 2025-12-26 · via Google“My mother is in for PT and every time we go to see her the floor is absolutely disgusting. They lost her cellphone, her sweatshirts, her sewing equipment, her clothes- they’ve done nothing right and made no attempt to make things better. I’m disgusted by the attitude and audacity of these nurses who get snippy when we ask them for help. As people paying out of pocket we expect you to take at least…”
★★★★★Simon John · 2025-06-19 · via Google“After reading reviews, I was nervous for my loved one to go here, however we had limited options (none) so took a leap of faith. The staff are super responsive. I've been in many hospital settings and none have been so quick to answer a call bell. They have a policy that they never leave any lights unanswered, that means any staff member who is on the floor, if they see it, they check in. There's …”
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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