Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Berlin
Barre, VT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 475020) · 115 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $307,847
Phone: (802) 229-0308 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Berlin has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Berlin reports total nurse staffing of 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.9%.
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Berlin has 3 federal fines on record totaling $307,847.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Berlin is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home located in Barre, Washington County, Vermont. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since August 1979. It maintains 115 certified beds with an average daily census of 74.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 1 star, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.91 hours per resident per day, of which 0.63 hours are provided by registered nurses. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 72.9%, as reported to CMS.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $307,847.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Berlin is part of the Stellar Health Group chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 72.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $307,847.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 115 certified beds with an average daily census of 74.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company, part of the Stellar Health Group chain of 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 2, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 8022290308 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8022290308 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/475020?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.