The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing & Rehabili
99 Allen Street · Rutland, VT · 05701 · 8027752331
125 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: National Health Care Associates
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,512 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024
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 October 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024
Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 18, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475018 · certified since September 10, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.