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Chittenden County, Vermont · Nursing home

Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington

1 of 5 overall from CMS

300 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05401

Call (802) 658-4200Directions

At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington is a 164-bed nursing home in Burlington, Vermont (Chittenden County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.16 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $137,679 in the past three years.

Certified beds
164
Residents per day (average)
129.3
Certified since
1970 (56 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Stellar Health Group (7 homes)CMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings. Flags are shown as published by CMS; see Medicare.gov Care Compare for their definitions.

Questions to ask Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists this home as "SFF Candidate" in its Special Focus Facility program. What is the improvement plan, and what has changed so far?Special Focus status in CMS data
  2. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $137,679 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  3. The latest standard inspection (Dec 17, 2025) cited 12 health deficiencies; the Vermont average is 8.1. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Vermont average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Vermont average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 34 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 6 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 21 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Mar 17, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Dec 17, 2025120
Dec 4, 2024100
Sep 13, 2023121

Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (34)

  1. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  2. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

  3. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

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  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 2, 2026)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)

  10. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  11. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  17. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  18. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2024)

  19. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2024)

  20. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2024)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2024)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2024)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

    Complaint inspection · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2024)

  24. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2024)

  25. GActual harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance (May 15, 2024)

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What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Mar 17, 2026Fine$19,135
Dec 12, 2025Fine$32,760
May 29, 2024Fine$12,529
Oct 11, 2023Fine$73,255

Vermont homes averaged 1.3 fines and $90,096 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

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Compared within Vermont

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington?

Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington have?

Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington has 164 certified beds. It averages 129.3 residents per day, about 78.8% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington?

The home reports 4.16 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.52 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.

Has Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $137,679 in the past three years.

Does Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 475014. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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