Birchwood Terrace Rehab &Amp; Healthcare, Burlington
43 Starr Farm Rd, Burlington, VT 05408 · 3.6 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality3/5
- 160 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Burlington, VT · CMS Data August 2026
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington
How Does Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington Rate?
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington is a 164-bed for-profit nursing home in Burlington, VT. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.2 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on December 17, 2025, cited 12 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.2 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 12
- Certified beds
- 164
300 Pearl Street
Burlington, VT 05401
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.2 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.5 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.5 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.8 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 70% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 50% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | December 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 12 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 4 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 4 totaling $137,679 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 22% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 5.8% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 4.9% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 8.1% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 12% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 14% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 164 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 129 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | 300 PEARL STREET OPCO LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | STELLAR HEALTH GROUP (7 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | February 1970 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Vermont's Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (operated by Vermont Legal Aid under contract with DAIL) (800-889-2047) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Vermont.
Other Nursing Homes Near Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Burlington nursing homes page.
Elderwood at Burlington, Burlington
98 Starr Farm Rd., Burlington, VT 05408 · 3.7 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality2/5
- 150 beds
- For-profit
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home, Shelburne
200 Wake Robin Drive, Shelburne, VT 05482 · 8.8 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality4/5
- 33 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
Franklin County Rehab Center, LLC, St. Albans
110 Fairfax Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 · 23 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality2/5
- 64 beds
- For-profit
The Villa Rehab, St. Albans
7 Forest Hill Drive, St. Albans, VT 05478 · 24 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality3/5
- CMS Special Focus Facility candidate
- 30 beds
- For-profit
Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Saint Albans
596 Sheldon Road, Saint Albans, VT 05478 · 25 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality3/5
- 115 beds
- For-profit