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Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise kind and knowledgeable staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

200 Wake Robin Drive, Shelburne · Shelburne, VT 0548233 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 33 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Wake Robin is highly regarded for its beautiful campus and dedicated, kind staff, making it a premium choice for long-term care. Because it is an expensive facility with a long waiting list, families should plan well in advance and ensure the financial commitment aligns with their long-term budget.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

33 reviews on Google
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home is generally regarded as a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing facility with a strong reputation for compassionate care and an engaging environment. While reviewers frequently praise the staff's kindness and the variety of programs offered, the facility is noted for being expensive and having a long waiting list for prospective residents.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValue5.0

Strengths

  • Kind and knowledgeable staff
  • Beautiful, well-maintained campus
  • Diverse programs and activities
  • High-quality, locally sourced food

Concerns

  • High cost of residency (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 36 analyzed

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10
3
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0
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How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the beautiful campus, what are some of the most popular outdoor activities or programs residents participate in throughout the week?
  • 2I understand that high-quality, locally sourced food is a priority here; could you tell me how the kitchen accommodates individual dietary preferences or special nutritional needs?
  • 3With a 5-star staffing rating, how does the team ensure consistent, personalized attention for each of the 33 residents?
  • 4I noticed there was one recent state violation; could you share what steps were taken to address that and how you prevent similar issues moving forward?
  • 5As we consider the financial investment of residency here, what is included in the monthly fee and are there any flexible options for long-term planning?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the specific protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals and keeping family members informed?

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Key Review Excerpts

Caring and knowledgeable staff, great food from local farms and suppliers, and amazing views make this retirement community and accompanying care facility a wonderful place to work and live.

General visitor/community member · 2016★★★★★

Great staff, great campus, inviting atmosphere. Really impressed with all of the different programs and activities that they offer for residents.

General visitor · 2022★★★★★

My uncle has lived there for years.. and always says he is always well taken care of...

Long-term resident's family · 2016★★★★★
Source: 33 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.79hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.93hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
64%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.4%
VT
20.0%
Chittenden
24.4%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.6%
Better than Avg
Here
11.6%
US
15.3%
VT
18.9%
Chittenden
27.1%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.3%
Better than Avg
Here
6.3%
US
19.5%
VT
16.5%
Chittenden
18.5%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.2%
Better than Avg
Here
2.2%
US
12.1%
VT
11.0%
Chittenden
6.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
21.1%
US
14.4%
VT
20.2%
Chittenden
24.2%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
23.0%
US
19.4%
VT
27.5%
Chittenden
29.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.0%
Better than Avg
Here
87.0%
US
79.7%
VT
78.5%
Chittenden
81.9%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility81.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
81.7%
US
81.8%
VT
83.9%
Chittenden
87.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
VT
1.7%
Chittenden
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.3)

Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home shows a relatively clean inspection record with only 2 deficiencies across 2 separate surveys, indicating generally good compliance. The issues involved staff training oversight and resident treatment rights, with both appearing to be isolated incidents rather than recurring problems. One deficiency has a correction plan in place, suggesting the facility is addressing identified issues.

Jan 21, 2026Routine
1
0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

Aug 2, 2023Routine
1
0730Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Arel, BarbaraOfficer / DirectorChase, ChristopherOfficer / DirectorCocina, SarahOfficer / DirectorCrouse, RogerOfficer / DirectorDavis, JohnOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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