Starfile / Vermont

Elderwood at Burlington

98 Starr Farm Rd., Burlington, VT 05408 · CCN 475030

SFF Candidate

Inspection history vs Vermont & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$252,434

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

ELDERWOOD

Facilities in chain

17

Chain avg overall

2.60 / 5

Inspection citations (80)11 actual harm

1. EF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2026-01-14 · Health · corrected 2026-02-27

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.2026-01-14 · Health · corrected 2026-02-27

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2026-01-14 · Health · corrected 2026-02-27

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. CF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09

   Potential for minimal harm

5. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-08-11 · Health · corrected 2025-09-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-08-11 · Health · corrected 2025-09-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-05-12 · Health · corrected 2025-06-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-05-12 · Health · corrected 2025-06-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0585Honor 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.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2025-04-02 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-08-15 · Health · corrected 2024-09-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2024-08-15 · Health · corrected 2024-09-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-08-15 · Health · corrected 2024-09-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0758Implement 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.2024-08-15 · Health · corrected 2024-09-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0578Honor 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.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. HF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Actual harm

40. EF0688Provide 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.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Actual harm

47. DF0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. EF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. FF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. GF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Actual harm

52. EF0758Implement 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.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Actual harm

54. EF0761Ensure 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.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. FF0841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. GF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Actual harm

59. EF0887Educate 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.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. EF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. GF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-05-15 · Health · corrected 2023-06-02

    Actual harm

63. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-05-15 · Health · corrected 2023-06-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-15 · Health · corrected 2023-06-02

    Actual harm

65. CF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-14

    Potential for minimal harm

66. CF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-14

    Potential for minimal harm

67. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-02-17

    Actual harm

68. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-03-21 · Health · corrected 2023-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Actual harm

76. GF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Actual harm

77. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Actual harm

79. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-03-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-12-07 · Health · corrected 2023-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in Burlington

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.