Nursing Homes · Barre, VT
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC
378 Prospect Street · Barre, VT 05641 · 96 certified beds
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About Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC
Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC is a nursing home in Barre, Vermont. Its capacity is 96 beds, above the Vermont median of 90 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Priority Healthcare Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 53 citations, the most recent on April 20, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.53 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Barre. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (53)
Records from April 2023 to April 2026.
June 25, 2025
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 16, 2025.
June 25, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
April 17, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2025.
April 17, 2025
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2025.
March 5, 2025
Tag F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 28, 2025.
December 2, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 27, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $194,590
November 13, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $97,585 against this nursing home on November 13, 2025.
May 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $44,460 against this nursing home on May 9, 2024.
Staffing
3.53 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.46 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Part of Priority Healthcare Group, a chain of 12 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.8 for staffing, 3.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Vermont.
Nearby alternatives
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