Springfield Health & Rehab
105 Chester Road · Springfield, VT · 05156 · 8028855741
102 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Allaire Health Services
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (4 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
4 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.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$354,247 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
77% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 77% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $354,247 |
Inspection citations (77 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026
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 May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026
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 May 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · 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 December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 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 December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2025 · 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 December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025
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 April 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | Fine | $253,692 |
| March 3, 2025 | Payment Denial | 110 days |
| October 18, 2024 | Fine | $100,555 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475025 · certified since May 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.