Nursing homes in Burlington, VT
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Burlington, part of the Chittenden area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Families searching for skilled nursing care in Burlington, Vermont, can choose from three facilities located across the 05401 and 05408 ZIP codes in Chittenden County. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Currently, Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare, operated by Stellar Health Group, serves as the highest-rated facility in the city with a 3-star designation.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Burlington
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- STELLAR HEALTH GROUP2 homes
- ELDERWOOD1 home
What to look for in Burlington
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Burlington reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare at 3★.
- 3 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Burlington
| Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare STELLAR HEALTH GROUP · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington STELLAR HEALTH GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Elderwood at Burlington ELDERWOOD · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.