Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home
Scout 97Shelburne, VT · 33 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Shelburne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,400–$17,240/mo
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Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington
300 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05401 · Chittenden County
41
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 70% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Burlington
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Burlington, VT, with 164 certified beds and an average of about 115 residents per day. It operates as part of the Stellar Health Group network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 79.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $136,184 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.17 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •High staff turnover (79.1%)
- •$136,184 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Burlington options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 164
- Avg. residents/day
- 115
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Stellar Health Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 475014
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $13,400–$17,240/mo (median $14,890) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Burlington prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.17
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.63
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 79.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- 3 ($136,184)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (34 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-17Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-12-17Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-12-17Severity G — actual harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
2025-12-17Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
2025-12-17Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-trad…
2025-12-17Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-12-17Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-12-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | Fine | $50,400 |
| 2024-05-29 | Fine | $12,529 |
| 2023-10-11 | Fine | $73,255 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
300 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington
How much does Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington cost?
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Burlington, VT area typically runs $13,400–$17,240 per month (median $14,890, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington?
Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 79.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington?
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington has 34 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington have availability?
Typically 70% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington offer?
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington in Burlington, VT offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 164 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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