Franklin County Rehab Center, LLC
110 Fairfax Road · St. Albans, VT · 05478 · 8027521600
64 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
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.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025
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.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | Payment Denial | 25 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475047 · certified since May 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.