Premier Rehab and Healthcare at BerlinCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 98 Hospitality Drive, Barre, VT 05641
- CCN
- 475020
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 115
- Chain
- Stellar Health Group
- Residents per day
- 75
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 4 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 3 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Vermont is 7. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $307,847 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Washington County median | Vermont median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 33 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Vermont median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 4 Feb 2026 | 3 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 6 Aug 2025 | 19 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 36 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 4 Feb 2026 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Feb 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 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 | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 8 May 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 | 16 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0726 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 8 May 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | C | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 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 | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 36 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 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 | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2025 | Fine | $80,698 | |
| 19 Aug 2024 | Fine | $77,857 | |
| 1 Feb 2024 | Fine | $149,292 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Vermont median | Vermont average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.91 | 4.10 | 4.22 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.80 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 0.88 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | 2.54 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.44 | 3.70 | 3.66 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 72.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Vermont median
- 58.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 69.2%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Vermont median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.3% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.6% | 17.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Berlin Operations LLC
- Chain
- Stellar Health Group (7 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Member LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 18 Dec 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Washington County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLCSpecial Focus candidate | Barre | 1 of 5 | 18 | $142,045 | 17 Jun 2026 | |
| Woodridge Nursing Home | Barre | 2 of 5 | 16 | $21,453 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Mayo Healthcare Inc. | Northfield | 4 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 13 May 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection: survey and certification complaintsThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Vermont, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin (CCN 475020). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/premier-rehab-and-healthcare-at-berlin-barre-vt-475020/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 22 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 6 Aug 2025.
- Who operates Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Stellar Health Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Vermont as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.