Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
596 Sheldon Road · Saint Albans, VT · 05478 · 8025246534
115 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $148,714 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$148,714 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $148,714 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2023
Honor 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.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 4, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Administration
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No harm found · C June 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Fine | $115,044 |
| January 28, 2025 | Fine | $33,670 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475021 · certified since May 16, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.