Saint Vincent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
29 Providence Avenue · Berlin, NH · 03570 · 6037521820
80 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Catholic Charities New Hampshire
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 82 points, but Recommended is gated: CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B June 19, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2024
Have 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.
Corrected June 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 7, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B May 7, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
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 November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2023
Have 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.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2023
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 July 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Environmental
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No harm found · C June 13, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305066 · certified since April 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.