Elderwood at Burlington

Chittenden · VT · For profit - Limited Liability company · ELDERWOOD chain · 150 certified beds · CCN 475030 · 98 STARR FARM ROAD OPERATING COMPANY, LLC


Elderwood at Burlington operates 150 certified beds in Burlington, Vermont. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1987-06-17. It averages 119.4 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Elderwood at Burlington?

CMS lists 74 health-inspection deficiencies for Elderwood at Burlington, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is H; the most recent health inspection was 2026-07-01.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-07-01F0684, F0689, F0726, F0800Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.D
2026-03-25F0730, F0761Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / 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.F
2026-03-25F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.E
2026-03-25F0645, F0658, F0812, F0880, F0883, F0887PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / 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.D
2026-01-14F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.E
2026-01-14F0659, F0755Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-12-10F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.C
2025-08-11F0605, F0760Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2025-05-12F0609, F0610Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2025-04-02F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.F
2025-04-02F0561, F0585, F0699, F0725, F0804, F0806, F0880Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / 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. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-04-02F0655, F0658, F0684, F0761Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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.D
2024-08-15F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F
2024-08-15F0677, F0758Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / 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.E
2024-08-15F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.D
2024-02-23F0609, F0842Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2024-01-11F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.H
2024-01-11F0697, F0755, F0760, F0883Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.G
2024-01-11F0725, F0726, F0812, F0841, F0925Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2024-01-11F0550, F0554, F0636, F0656, F0657, F0677, F0688, F0695, F0711, F0758, F0761, F0880, F0887, F0949Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / 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. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. / 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. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / 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. / Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.E
2024-01-11F0553, F0578, F0655, F0658, F0679, F0684, F0689, F0690, F0691, F0692, F0710Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. / 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. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.D

Why was Elderwood at Burlington fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-01-11Fine$220,961

Has Elderwood at Burlington had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-02-2349

How is Elderwood at Burlington staffed relative to the VT average?

MeasureThis facilityVT average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.802624.22030
Total nursing staff turnover (%)67.955.4
Average number of residents per day119.474.1

Who owns Elderwood at Burlington, and what chain is it in?

Elderwood at Burlington is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name 98 STARR FARM ROAD OPERATING COMPANY, LLC and belongs to the ELDERWOOD chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST98 STARR FARM ROAD OPERATING HOLDCO LLCsince 12/17/2018
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTCOLE, WARREN, RUBIN, JEFFREYsince 12/17/2018
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEMARAMA, MEGANsince 01/19/2022
CORPORATE OFFICERCOLE, WARREN, QUILLARD, PHILIP, RUBIN, JEFFREYsince 12/17/2018
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLCOLE, WARREN, QUILLARD, PHILIP, RUBIN, JEFFREYsince 12/17/2018

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