Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC
Barre, VT · 96 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 25, 2025
CMS Certification Number 475037 · first certified August 1991
Ownership
Operated by PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP · For profit - Partnership
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within VT
8 citations — more than 88% of the 33 certified nursing homes in VT. Compared within VT rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 0.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: July 2026 to November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2025. Nursing homes nationally are typically surveyed 12–17 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 19,385 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records. VT has too few recent surveys to measure on its own, so the national interval is used.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
4 of the 8 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
9 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in VT, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the VT figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in VT | 2 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 5, 2020 | 0 |
| April 26, 2023 | 1 |
| June 25, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-04-26 |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 1 | 2025-06-25 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2026-06-17 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2026-06-17 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-06-25 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-06-25 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2026-06-17 |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | 1 | 2026-06-17 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 4
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 17, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (August 1, 2026) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (August 1, 2026) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (August 1, 2026) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (August 1, 2026) |
June 25, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 10, 2025) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 3, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 18, 2025) |
April 26, 2023 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.