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Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin

1 of 5 overall from CMS

98 Hospitality Drive, Barre, VT 05641

Call (802) 229-0308Directions

At a glance

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Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin is a 115-bed nursing home in Barre, Vermont (Washington County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.91 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $307,847 in the past three years.

Certified beds
115
Residents per day (average)
74.6
Certified since
1979 (47 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Stellar Health Group (7 homes)

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.

Questions to ask Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $307,847 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 72.9%, above the Vermont average of 55.4%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident on weekends against 3.91 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing 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 58 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 39 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on May 8, 2025: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Feb 4, 202630
Aug 6, 2025198
Feb 6, 2025360

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

Health citations, past three years (58)

  1. 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 · Past Non-Compliance

  2. 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 26, 2026)

  3. 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 26, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 11, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 11, 2025)

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  1. 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 (Sep 11, 2025)

  2. 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 (Sep 11, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 11, 2025)

  4. JImmediate jeopardy, 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 (May 16, 2025)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, 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 (May 16, 2025)

  6. 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 (May 16, 2025)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2025)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 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.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  11. 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 (Mar 12, 2025)

  12. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  13. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  14. 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 (Mar 12, 2025)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

  24. 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 (Mar 12, 2025)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2025)

Showing the 30 most recent of 58.

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
May 8, 2025Fine$80,698
Aug 19, 2024Fine$77,857
Feb 1, 2024Fine$149,292

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 Berlin?

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

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

Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin has 115 certified beds. It averages 74.6 residents per day, about 64.9% of its certified beds.

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

The home reports 3.91 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.63 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.

Has Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $307,847 in the past three years.

Does Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin 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 475020. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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