Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington
Burlington, VT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 475014) · 164 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $137,679
Phone: (802) 658-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.4%.
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington has 4 federal fines on record totaling $137,679.00, with no payment denials. CMS also lists this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, indicating a history of persistent quality issues.
About this facility
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, first certified by Medicare and Medicaid in 1970. It is certified for 164 beds and reports an average daily census of 129.3 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its Staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.16 per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a reported nursing staff turnover rate of 70.4%.
CMS penalty records show 4 federal fines totaling $137,679.00. No payment denials are on record for this facility.
CMS lists this facility's special focus status as 'SFF Candidate,' meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality issues and is being monitored as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program, which involves more frequent inspections. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
This facility is part of the Stellar Health Group chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months. All figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility's overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below Vermont's state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and 70.4% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $137,679.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS lists this facility's special focus status as 'SFF Candidate,' indicating a history of persistent quality issues under increased monitoring; no abuse icon is noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 164 beds and has an average daily census of 129.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Stellar Health Group chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 2.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 11, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8026584200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8026584200 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/475014?state=VT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.