The Pines At Rutland Center For Nursing & Rehabili
Rutland, VT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 475018) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,512
Phone: (802) 775-2331 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Pines At Rutland Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Vermont state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Pines At Rutland Center reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 1.0 RN hour per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,512.00 for The Pines At Rutland Center, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no CMS abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Pines At Rutland Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rutland, Vermont, certified since September 10, 1971. The facility is licensed for 125 beds and had an average of 115.2 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data. It operates as a for-profit partnership and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which includes 42 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
CMS assigns the facility an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Vermont state average of 2.88 stars. Component ratings are: health inspections 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.998 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,512.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes that CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
Families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied by CMS and may not capture the most recent updates.
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 4 stars, which is above 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 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.998 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 43.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $8,512.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed and the facility is not in the Special Focus program according to the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 125 beds with an average of 115.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which has 42 facilities averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 10, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall 4-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8027752331 and 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 8027752331 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/475018?state=VT.
Did this facility change ownership recently?
No, CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
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.