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Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC

378 Prospect Street, Barre, VT 05641802476416696 certified beds · 81 residentsFor profit - PartnershipMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2024
Deficiencies
53
1493
Penalties · 3 yrs
$142,045
2 fines
Last survey
2026-06-17
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
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
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-06-17Standard050CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-04-20Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-11-13Complaint093CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-06-25Standard090CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-04-17Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-03-05Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-12-02Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-05-09Standard1210CMS-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.

2026-06-17Standard survey · 5 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-01Record 475037-20260617-F550
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 2026-08-01Record 475037-20260617-F677
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 2026-08-01Record 475037-20260617-F761
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 2026-08-01Record 475037-20260617-F812
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 2026-08-01Record 475037-20260617-F880
2026-04-20Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
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 EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-04Record 475037-20260420-F584
2025-11-13Complaint survey · 12 deficienciesOfficial report
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 LHarm
Staffing
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 475037-20251113-F841
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity LHarm
Records
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 475037-20251113-F865
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity LHarm
Infection control
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 475037-20251113-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-28Record 475037-20251113-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 2026-02-28Record 475037-20251113-F584
F687Provide appropriate foot care.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-28Record 475037-20251113-F687
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-28Record 475037-20251113-F712
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-28Record 475037-20251113-F744
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 2025-12-28Record 475037-20251113-F761
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 2026-02-28Record 475037-20251113-F812
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 FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-12Record 475037-20251113-F887
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-28Record 475037-20251113-F947
2025-06-25Standard survey · 9 deficienciesOfficial report
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 EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 475037-20250625-F584
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 2025-08-08Record 475037-20250625-F605
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 2025-08-08Record 475037-20250625-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 EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 475037-20250625-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 475037-20250625-F689
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 475037-20250625-F730
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 EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 475037-20250625-F761
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-16Record 475037-20250625-F801
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 2025-08-08Record 475037-20250625-F812
2025-04-17Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
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 DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-23Record 475037-20250417-F584
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 2025-05-23Record 475037-20250417-F685
2025-03-05Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 475037-20250305-F569
2024-12-02Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 475037-20241202-F550
2024-05-09Standard survey · 22 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F558
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 EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F584
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 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-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 EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F657
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F679
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F684
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 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F711
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F712
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F756
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F757
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F758
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F760
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F804
F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F809
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 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F812
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 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F837
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 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F838
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 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F841
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 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F842
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 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F880
F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Records
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 475037-20240509-F848

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2025-11-13Civil money penalty$97,585CMS · Penalties
2024-05-09Civil money penalty$44,460CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.55
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 0.80 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.49
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 4.22 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.18
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 3.66 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover79%
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 55% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover60%
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 40% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityVermontNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
7.8%5.3%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
10.3%5.9%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
16.3%19.9%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
4.9%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
22.9%19.3%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
12.6%6.6%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
11.9%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)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Fair Oaks Family Holdings LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25%
Gamzeh, David
Individual
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25%
Samara Holdings Company LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25%
Clinical Consulting Services LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Moxley, Amanda
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Priority Care Group LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Summation Financial Services LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Van Dyck, Alexandra
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Barre Gardens Holdings LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Clinical Consulting Services LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Glatzer, Akiva
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Greatorex, Tina
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Moxley, Amanda
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Schiowitz, Marc
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Summation Financial Services LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Van Dyck, Alexandra
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Priority Healthcare Group12 facilities
View chain record

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.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01