24 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Barre, VT
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $44,460 in total fines with 24 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
378 Prospect Street, Barre, VT
(802) 476-4166
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
96
Certified beds
Average residents
84
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Priority Healthcare Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
14 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.34
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.07
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.90 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.11
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.60 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.52
All reported nurse hours · state 4.31 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.42
RN + LPN hours · state 1.71 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.21
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.69 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.17
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.52 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.38
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.88
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.24
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
73%
Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
86%
Annual nurse turnover · state 60% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
8,790
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
25.69
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9839
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
3.53
Baseline 18.63% · Performance 19.80% · Measure score 3.53 · Achievement 3.53 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
4.03
Baseline 6.68% · Performance 6.63% · Measure score 4.03 · Achievement 4.03 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 85.06% · Performance 83.74% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.72
Baseline 3.15 hours · Performance 3.85 hours · Measure score 2.72 · Achievement 2.72 · Improvement 2.18
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.87% |
10.72%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 223 · Observed rate 11.21% · Lower 95% interval 7.98% |
| Discharge to community | 51.19% |
50.57%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 187 · Observed rate 46.52% · Lower 95% interval 44.38% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.92 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 96.72% |
95.27%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 118 · Denominator 122 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 122 |
| Discharge self-care score | 47.25% |
53.69%
6.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 43 · Denominator 91 |
| Discharge mobility score | 53.85% |
50.94%
2.9 pts better
|
Numerator 49 · Denominator 91 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.64% |
2.29%
0.7 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 122 · Adjusted rate 1.83% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.63% |
7.12%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 125 · Observed rate 5.6% · Lower 95% interval 4.14% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 19.51% |
8.2%
11.3 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 82 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 59.34% |
56.45%
2.9 pts better
|
Numerator 54 · Denominator 91 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 30 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 51 · Denominator 51 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 48.33% |
25.2%
23.1 pts better
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 60 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.9 |
1.4
1.5 pts worse
|
1.9
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.9 · Observed 2.4 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.5
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.7% |
95.4%
2.3 pts better
|
93.4%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.8% · Q2 98.7% · Q3 97.1% · Q4 95.9% · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.6%
2.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 8.1% |
5.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 9.6% · 4Q avg 8.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.0% |
10.0%
4 pts better
|
11.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 6.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.0% |
6.0%
4 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 15.2% · 4Q avg 10.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.8% |
16.4%
5.6 pts better
|
19.6%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.7% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 10.9% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 10.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.9% |
20.9%
10 pts better
|
16.7%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.2% · Q2 10.3% · Q3 12.0% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.9% |
19.3%
6.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 43.5% · Q2 14.5% · Q3 28.4% · Q4 9.0% · 4Q avg 25.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 26.4% |
20.3%
6.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
11.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.0% · Q2 23.6% · Q3 30.6% · Q4 14.9% · 4Q avg 26.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
1.2%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.0% |
2.4%
2.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.5% |
27.4%
4.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.2% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 27.8% · Q4 34.5% · 4Q avg 31.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% |
6.1%
0.4 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 10.1% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 85.4% |
84.4%
1 pts better
|
81.7%
3.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 83.9% · Q2 80.0% · Q3 88.0% · Q4 88.2% · 4Q avg 85.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 21.5% |
17.6%
3.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
9.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.5% · Observed 20.2% · Expected 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.4% |
1.9%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 65.0% |
78.9%
13.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
14.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 65.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.3% |
21.5%
3.8 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.3% · Observed 24.8% · Expected 23.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-06-03
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-08-18
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-08
Inspection history
Health
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected 2025-12-28
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Not marked corrected
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-12-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-12-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-12-28
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2025-12-28
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-12-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-12-28
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-12-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-07-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-12-27
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $44,460
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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