Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC

378 Prospect Street, Barre, VT 05641 · (802) 476-4166
For profit - Partnership · 96 certified beds

Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 5 citations (the Vermont average is 7.9). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $142,045 in all.

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on June 17, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 17, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 17, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 17, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 17, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.June 17, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 27 citations.

• 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.April 20, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 13, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.November 13, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Provide appropriate foot care.November 13, 2025 · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.November 13, 2025 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.November 13, 2025 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.November 13, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 13, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.November 13, 2025 · F0841 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
• Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.November 13, 2025 · F0865 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 13, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
• 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.November 13, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.November 13, 2025 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 25, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 25, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• 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.April 17, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.April 17, 2025 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.March 5, 2025 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 2, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 9, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• 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.May 9, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 9, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 9, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.May 9, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 9, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.May 9, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• 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.May 9, 2024 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $97,585November 13, 2025
• Fine of $44,460May 9, 2024

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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