Barre Gardens Nursing And Rehab, Llc
Barre, VT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 475037) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $142,045
Phone: (802) 476-4166 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Barre Gardens Nursing And Rehab has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Barre Gardens Nursing And Rehab reports total nurse staffing of about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 78.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS records show Barre Gardens Nursing And Rehab has 2 federal fines totaling $142,045.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is subject to increased inspections.
About this facility
Barre Gardens Nursing And Rehab, LLC is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home in Barre, Washington County, Vermont, certified for Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since August 1991, with 96 certified beds and an average of 81.2 residents. The facility is owned within Priority Healthcare Group, a chain of 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Barre Gardens holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 78.9%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $142,045.00. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate. This designation applies to nursing homes CMS identifies as having a history of persistent poor quality of care, meaning the facility is subject to increased CMS scrutiny and more frequent inspections than typical facilities.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should review the full inspection record and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Barre Gardens has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Vermont state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 78.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $142,045.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, but CMS has designated it as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate, indicating a history of persistent poor quality of care under increased CMS scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 96 certified beds with an average of 81.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of Priority Healthcare Group, a chain of 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Barre Gardens scores 1, 1, 2, and 1 star respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (802) 476-4166 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (802) 476-4166 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/475037?state=VT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.