Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington
300 Pearl Street · Burlington, VT · 05401 · 8026584200
164 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Stellar Health Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $50,400 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$50,400 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
79% 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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 79% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $136,184 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 17, 2025
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.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 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 January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 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 January 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2025
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-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 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 January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Honor 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.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement 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.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B December 4, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 12, 2025 | Fine | $50,400 |
| May 29, 2024 | Fine | $12,529 |
| October 11, 2023 | Fine | $73,255 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475014 · certified since February 11, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.