Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington
300 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington, a 164-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Burlington, VT, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #29 of 32 rated homes in VT on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 6 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.
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- 1 / 5
- Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #29 of 32
- In-state rank among rated VT homes
- 4.16
- Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 34
- Inspection findings · 6 serious
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The verdict
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington, a 164-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Burlington, VT, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #29 of 32 rated homes in VT on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 6 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
- 1 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #29 of 32
- In-state rank among rated VT homes
- 4.16
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 34
- Inspection findings · 6 serious
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 33 VT nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 475014
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Beds
- 164
- Residents
- 129
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Chittenden
- Last Inspection
- Dec 17, 2025
- Special Focus
- SFF Candidate
Staffing Data
How the 4.16 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 0.52 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 1.09
- CNA Hours
- 2.54
- Total Nursing Hours
- 4.16 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.15
- Nursing Turnover
- 70.4%
- RN Turnover
- 50.0%
What the CMS Record Reveals About Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington ranks #29 of 32 rated nursing homes in VT on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington operates 164 certified beds in Burlington, VT with approximately 129 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 2★ · quality 3★).
The inspection file contains 34 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 6 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 4 penalties totaling $138K levied against this facility. Staffing is reported at 4.16 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.52 per resident day. This facility is flagged as an SFF Candidate, a larger pool of providers eligible for the Special Focus Facility program but not currently selected (states have a limited number of active SFF slots); it remains under normal, not enhanced, oversight.
Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 70.4% (CMS payroll-based measure).
Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter
The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.
National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.
For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (34 most recent)
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 18, 2026
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.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 16, 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.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Ensure 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.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
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.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 2, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 9, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 18, 2025
Implement 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.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 18, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 18, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 18, 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.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 18, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 18, 2025
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 3, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 3, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 3, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 3, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 3, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 3, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: May 15, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: May 15, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Nov 4, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Nov 4, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 29, 2023
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.2% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.8% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 8.1% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 12.4% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 94.2% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 15.4% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | 97.7% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 22.0% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | 88.3% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | 86.8% | No |
Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $138K
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Fine | $19K |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Fine | $33K |
| May 29, 2024 | Fine | $13K |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Fine | $73K |
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar bed count
Nearest CMS certified bed counts outside VT (164 beds here).
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside VT (3.66 here).
Nearby Nursing Homes in VT
32 other nursing homes are on record in VT; 6 are shown here.
Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC
Barre, VT
Bel Aire Center
Newport, VT
Bennington Health & Rehab
Bennington, VT
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare
Burlington, VT
Cedar Hill Health Care Center
Windsor, VT
Center for Living & Rehabilitation
Bennington, VT
Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The VT registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View VT registry
- Peer homes near 164 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in VT. Compare a similar-size peer
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data Sources
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
