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Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC
378 Prospect Street, Barre, VT 05641
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC, in Barre, Vermont, is certified for 96 beds under for-profit, partnership ownership and belongs to the Priority Healthcare Group chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Vermont median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 53 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 13, 22 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 55.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $142K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Vermont median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 78.9%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Washington Co. median | Vermont median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 53 | 53 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 55.2 | 50.4 | 21.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 78.9% | 72.9% | 58.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $142,045 | $142,045 | $38,610 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 33 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Vermont average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Jun 2026, 25 Jun 2025.
Severity mix: L ×3 D ×20 E ×14 F ×15 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | L | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | L | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0584 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0887 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0801 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 2 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0809 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | B | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | Fine | $97,585 | |
| 9 May 2024 | Fine | $44,460 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Vermont average. Turnover: nursing staff 78.9%, RNs 60.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Vermont median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.9% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.9% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 10.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.3% | 17.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.3% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, partnership. Legal business name: Barre Gardens Nursing And Rehab Llc. Chain: Priority Healthcare Group (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samara Holdings Company LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 25% | 12/29/2020 |
| Clinical Consulting Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Priority Care Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Summation Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Barre Gardens Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| Clinical Consulting Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2025 |
| Summation Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Washington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Healthcare Inc. | Northfield | 50 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20.0 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Woodridge Nursing Homeabuse icon | Barre | 153 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 20.9 | $21K | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Premier Rehab and Healthcare At Berlin | Barre | 115 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 58 | 50.4 | $308K | 22 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Washington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC been cited for?
53 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Vermont median is 24 per facility.
Has Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $142K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Vermont median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC?
It is part of the Priority Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Samara Holdings Company LLC, Clinical Consulting Services LLC and Priority Care Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.