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Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC
378 Prospect Street Barre, VT 05641 (802) 476-4166
Special Focus Facility — SFF Candidate
CCN
475037
Certified beds
96
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Chain
Priority Healthcare Group
Nurse staffing
3.68
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.46 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 80% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected April 20, 2026
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · corrected June 4, 2026
Inspected November 13, 2025
12 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 28, 2025
D
F0687No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate foot care.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 28, 2025
D
F0744No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 28, 2025
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 28, 2025
D
F0947No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 28, 2025
E
F0712No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 28, 2025
F
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 28, 2026
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 28, 2026
F
F0887No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 12, 2025
L
F0841Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Widespread
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 28, 2026
L
F0865Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Widespread
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 28, 2026
L
F0880Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 28, 2026
Inspected June 25, 2025
9 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0605No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 8, 2025
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 8, 2025
D
F0730No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 8, 2025
E
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 8, 2025
E
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 8, 2025
E
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 8, 2025
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 8, 2025
F
F0801No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 16, 2025
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 8, 2025
Inspected April 17, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2025
D
F0685No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2025
Inspected March 5, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0569No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 28, 2025
Inspected December 2, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 27, 2024
Inspected May 9, 2024
22 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0848No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
D
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
D
F0760No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
E
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
E
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
E
F0679No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
E
F0711No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
E
F0712No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
E
F0756No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
E
F0758No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
E
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
F
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
F
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
F
F0809No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
F
F0837No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
F
F0838No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
F
F0841No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
F
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 20, 2024
Inspected April 26, 2023
5 citations · Health
B
F0623No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 24, 2023
B
F0625No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 24, 2023
C
F0732No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 24, 2023
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 24, 2023
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 24, 2023