Caledonia County, Vermont · Nursing home
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab
1 of 5 overall from CMS
1248 Hospital Drive, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.63 hours Above the state average of 4.22
- Nursing staff who left in a year 74.1% Above the state average of 55.4%
- Health citations in 3 years 71 9 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $314,323 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 68.0% of 99 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab is a 99-bed nursing home in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont (Caledonia County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.63 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $314,323 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 99
- Residents per day (average)
- 67.3
- Certified since
- 1971 (55 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Allaire Health Services (20 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 St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab
Chosen from this home's public data.
- 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
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $314,323 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- The latest standard inspection (Jan 28, 2026) cited 10 health deficiencies; the Vermont average is 8.1. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Vermont average 2.9
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 Vermont average 3.3
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
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.
- All nursing staff 4.63 h Vermont average 4.22
- Nurse aides 2.58 h Vermont average 2.54
- Licensed practical nurses 1.22 h Vermont average 0.88
- Registered nurses 0.83 h Vermont average 0.80
- All staff, weekends 4.03 h Vermont average 3.66
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.
- Nursing staff turnover74.1%
- Vermont average55.4%
- Registered nurse turnover54.5%
- Vermont average39.9%
- Administrators who left1
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 71 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 4 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 5 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 47 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jul 24, 2025: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 39 | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 22 | 0 |
Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (71)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Jun 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2026)
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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 (Feb 27, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Feb 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)
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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 (Feb 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)
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LImmediate jeopardy, widespread
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 (Aug 22, 2025)
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LImmediate jeopardy, widespread
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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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 (Aug 22, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Complaint inspection · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint inspection · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Complaint inspection · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Aug 22, 2025)
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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 (Aug 22, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Complaint inspection · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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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.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, 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)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
Showing the 30 most recent of 71.
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | Fine | $217,310 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | 55 days |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Fine | $97,013 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
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.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Vermont
- Size13 of 33 by certified beds
- Vermont average residents per day74.1
- ChainAllaire Health Services
- Chain average overall rating2.6 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Caledonia County2
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab?
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab have?
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab has 99 certified beds. It averages 67.3 residents per day, about 68.0% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab?
The home reports 4.63 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.83 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.
Has St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $314,323 in the past three years. It also lists 2 payment denials.
Does St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 4 of 5 Pines Rehab & Health Center 60beds 92.7%in use 4.42nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Greensboro Nursing Home 30beds 88.0%in use 4.11nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Union House Nursing Home 44beds 98.0%in use 4.06nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Caledonia County
Who to call in Vermont
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Vermont.
- Long-term care ombudsman Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project 1-800-889-2047 (ext. 3) A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Protection, Survey and Certification 1-888-700-5330 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Vermont staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 475019. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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