St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 10/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Vermont. Families considering this Saint Johnsbury facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab provides above-average staffing with 4.55 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent CMS inspections identified 73 deficiencies at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.55 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1.35 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.72 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 4.15 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.27 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0600 Severity LProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Jul 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0841 Severity LDesignate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the faJul 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Tag 0725 Severity FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Jul 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Tag 0727 Severity FHave 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.Jul 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Tag 0760 Severity FEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Jul 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 4.6% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 19.9% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.6% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 15.8% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 9.3% | 7.5% | Worse |
| New/worsened incontinence | 28.2% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $353,535
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 10 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -10 pts
- Fine deductions: -10 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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