Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC
378 Prospect Street · Barre, VT · 05641 · 8024764166
96 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Priority Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $150,130 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$150,130 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
80% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 80% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $194,590 |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected December 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected December 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected December 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected December 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Educate 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.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected December 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025
Ensure 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.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 25, 2025
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.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2025 | Fine | $150,130 |
| May 9, 2024 | Fine | $44,460 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475037 · certified since August 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.