Nursing homeActive
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin
98 Hospitality Drive, Barre, VT 056418022290308115 certified beds · 75 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
14
since 2023
Deficiencies
58
● 1● 54● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$307,847
3 fines
Last survey
2026-06-22
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-02-04 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-06 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-08 | Complaint | 051 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-06 | Standard | 0160 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-23 | Complaint | 110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-19 | Complaint | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-01 | Complaint | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-01 | Complaint | 042 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-01 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-17 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-09 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-22 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-18 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 475020-20260622-F609
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-26Record 475020-20260204-F578
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-26Record 475020-20260204-F812
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 475020-20250806-F554
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 475020-20250806-F689
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 475020-20250806-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 475020-20250806-F804
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 475020-20250806-F880
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-05-16Record 475020-20250508-F686
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-16Record 475020-20250508-F580
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-16Record 475020-20250508-F657
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-16Record 475020-20250508-F711
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-16Record 475020-20250508-F726
F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-16Record 475020-20250508-F841
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F554
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F561
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F580
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F679
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F685
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F699
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F725
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F761
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F791
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F813
F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F838
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 475020-20250206-F880
F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-25Record 475020-20250123-F837
F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Records
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-25Record 475020-20250123-F836
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 475020-20240819-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 475020-20240819-F584
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 475020-20240819-F625
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 475020-20240819-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 475020-20240819-F657
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 475020-20240819-F690
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-18Record 475020-20240301-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-18Record 475020-20240301-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-18Record 475020-20240301-F610
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-18Record 475020-20240301-F689
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-18Record 475020-20240301-F699
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-18Record 475020-20240301-F842
F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Scope/severity GHarm
Records
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 475020-20240201-F770
F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.Scope/severity GHarm
Records
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 475020-20240201-F776
F742Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 475020-20240201-F742
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 475020-20240201-F755
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 475020-20240201-F760
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 475020-20240201-F887
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 475020-20231101-F558
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 475020-20231101-F605
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-21Record 475020-20231017-F658
F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-21Record 475020-20231017-F839
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-08Record 475020-20231009-F600
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-05Record 475020-20230822-F557
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-11Record 475020-20230818-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-11Record 475020-20230818-F677
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-08 | Civil money penalty | $80,698 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-08-19 | Civil money penalty | $77,857 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-02-01 | Civil money penalty | $149,292 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.63
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 0.80 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.91
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 4.22 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.44
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 3.66 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover73%
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 55% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover69%
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Vermont | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.6% | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.7% | 19.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.0% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 26.3% | 19.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 9.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.0% | 16.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Member LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Erlichman, Ariel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Hollerand, Ronald Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raindel, Yehuda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Van Dyck, Alexandra Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wyner, Moshe Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Erlichman, Ariel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hollerand, Ronald Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Van Dyck, Alexandra Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Stellar Health Group — 7 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Vermont.
No county cost figures on file for Washington.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC Barre | 2.2 mi | 2026-06-17 | 1493 |
| Woodridge Nursing Home Barre | 3.7 mi | 2025-09-23 | 3261 |
| Mayo Healthcare Inc. Northfield | 7.3 mi | 2026-05-13 | 0100 |
| Menig Nursing Home Randolph Center | 19.0 mi | 2025-09-17 | 1240 |
| The Manor, Inc. Morrisville | 23.3 mi | 2026-04-15 | 1103 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |