St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab
Saint Johnsbury, VT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 475019) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $314,323 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (802) 748-8757 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab reports 4.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 74.1%.
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab has 2 federal fines on record totaling $314,323.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, indicating it has been identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
About this facility
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 4, 1971. It has 99 certified beds and an average daily census of 67.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 74.1%, as reported by CMS.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $314,323.00, and 2 payment denials on file for this facility. CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming on inspections and is subject to increased CMS oversight; this designation is separate from and in addition to its star ratings.
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab is part of the Allaire Health Services chain, which operates 20 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 74.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $314,323.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program for persistent underperformance and increased inspection; no abuse icon flag is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 67.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Allaire Health Services chain, which includes 20 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 4, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (1 out of 5), quality measures (3 out of 5), and staffing (3 out of 5) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8027488757 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8027488757 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/475019?state=VT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.