The Villa Rehab

7 Forest Hill Drive, St. Albans, VT 05478

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B

Meets federal staffing minimum — above average inspection record.

Quality Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. Federal minimum: 0.55 hrs.
1.23 ✓ Meets federal minimum
Health Deficiencies
Violations found during federal inspections over the last 3 years.
13
CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
67/100

Data last updated: April 12, 2026

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

Most recent inspection (July 30, 2025)

F Potential harm — widespread F0838 Status: Corrected

Conduct 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.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 29, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0604 Status: Corrected

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 29, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0609 Status: Corrected

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 29, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 5, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0882 Status: Corrected

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 29, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0945 Status: Corrected

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 9, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0726 Status: Corrected

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 9, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0947 Status: Corrected

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 4, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 29, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0759 Status: Corrected

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 4, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 5, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0627 Status: Corrected

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 29, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0628 Status: Corrected

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 5, 2025

Inspection cycle 2 (July 31, 2024)

F Potential harm — widespread F0838 Status: Corrected

Conduct 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.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 1, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0949 Status: Corrected

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 3, 2024

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 6, 2024

F Potential harm — widespread F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 31, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0658 Status: Corrected

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 29, 2024

C No harm — widespread F0585 Status: Corrected

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 5, 2024

Inspection cycle 3 (June 7, 2023)

D Potential harm — isolated F0760 Status: Corrected

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected June 6, 2023

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