Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC

Special Focus Facility candidate · CCN 475037 · BARRE GARDENS NURSING AND REHAB LLC · For profit - Partnership · PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP chain · 96 certified beds · Washington · VT


Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC is a 96-bed nursing home in Barre, Vermont. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1991-08-01. It averages 81.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC?

CMS lists 53 health-inspection deficiencies for Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is L; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-17.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-17F0812, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2026-06-17F0550, F0677, F0761Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / 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.D
2026-04-20F0584Honor 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.E
2025-11-13F0841, F0865, F0880Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.L
2025-11-13F0584, F0812, F0887Honor 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / 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.F
2025-11-13F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.E
2025-11-13F0550, F0687, F0744, F0761, F0947Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide appropriate foot care. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. / 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. / Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D
2025-06-25F0801, F0812Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-06-25F0584, F0657, F0689, F0761Honor 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. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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.E
2025-06-25F0605, F0656, F0730Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D
2025-04-17F0584, F0685Honor 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. / Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D
2025-03-05F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.D
2024-12-02F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D
2024-05-09F0550, F0804, F0809, F0812, F0837, F0838, F0841, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. / 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. / Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2024-05-09F0584, F0657, F0679, F0711, F0712, F0756, F0758, F0842Honor 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. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. / Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2024-05-09F0558, F0656, F0684, F0757, F0760Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2024-05-09F0848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.B

Why was Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-11-13Fine$97,585
2024-05-09Fine$44,460

How is Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC staffed relative to the VT average?

MeasureThis facilityVT average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.487474.22030
Total nursing staff turnover (%)78.955.4
Average number of residents per day81.274.1

Who owns Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC, and what chain is it in?

Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC is registered with CMS as For profit - Partnership, operates under the legal business name BARRE GARDENS NURSING AND REHAB LLC and belongs to the PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTFAIR OAKS FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC, SAMARA HOLDINGS COMPANY LLC, GAMZEH, DAVIDsince 01/28/2020
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLCLINICAL CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, PRIORITY CARE GROUP LLC, SUMMATION FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, MOXLEY, AMANDA, VAN DYCK, ALEXANDRAsince 01/01/2019
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFGLATZER, AKIVA, GREATOREX, TINA, SCHIOWITZ, MARCsince 08/14/2025
ADP OF THE SNFBARRE GARDENS HOLDINGS LLC, CLINICAL CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, SUMMATION FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, MOXLEY, AMANDA, VAN DYCK, ALEXANDRAsince 03/01/2016

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