Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
Nursing Home · Burlington, VT
CMS certification number475003
Contact & location
43 Starr Farm RdBurlington, VT 05408
Chittenden County
- Phone
- (802) 863-6384
- ZIP code
- 05408 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day
- 144.7 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Birchwood Operations LLC
- Chain
- Stellar Health Group (7 facilities, avg 2.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1969
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.01 (state 4.22 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.43 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.27 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.31 (state 2.54 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.42 (state 3.66 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 56.8 (state 55.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 41.2 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 20, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 8.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 21 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-08-20 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-15 |
| 2024-12-31 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-09-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-09-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-09-03 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-09-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-09-03 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-09-03 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-09-03 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-09-03 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-09-03 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-09-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-09-03 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-02 |
| 2024-06-24 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2023-06-14 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-09 |
| 2023-06-14 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-09 |
| 2023-06-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-09 |
| 2023-06-14 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-09 |
| 2023-06-14 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-09 |
| 2023-06-14 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-09 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $127,834 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-03 | Fine | $127,834 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Erlichman, Ariel (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 60% | |
| Rubin, Alter (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 40% | |
| Dimario, Alecia (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Vermont.
How many beds does Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare have?
It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 145 residents per day.
Has Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $127,834 in the last three years.
Who owns Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?
It is part of Stellar Health Group and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare?
(802) 863-6384. The facility is located at 43 Starr Farm Rd, Burlington, VT 05408.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.