F

Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

596 Sheldon Road, Saint Albans, VT 05478
Score: 27 / 100

Saint Albans Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 27/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Vermont. Families considering this Saint Albans facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Saint Albans Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is near the national average, with 3.49 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Saint Albans Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center, including 2 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

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.49 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.74 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.94 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.63 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Dec 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 19 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0742 Severity J
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty,
    Jul 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity F
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jan 27, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 7.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.0% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 35.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $148,714

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 27 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 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

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
115
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9