Pine Heights at Brattleboro Center for Nursing & R
187 Oak Grove Avenue · Brattleboro, VT · 05301 · 8022570307
80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Health Care Associates
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 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 October 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C September 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475023 · certified since June 19, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.