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The Villa Rehab

7 Forest Hill Drive, St. Albans, VT 05478

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The Villa Rehab is a nursing home in St. Albans, Vermont. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(802) 524-3498
Last standard health inspection
July 30, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
30
Residents per day, on average
25
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
The Villa Rehab Center
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Vermont average (24 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  2. Fine

    August 12, 2026 (2 months ago)

    CMS fine of $20,950 on August 12, 2026.

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  3. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  4. 2 citations

    Health inspection on May 26, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2026.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2025.

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  5. 2 citations

    Health inspection on March 5, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    6 of 33 Vermont homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2026.

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  6. Fine

    March 5, 2026 (8 months ago)

    CMS fine of $23,660 on March 5, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. 13 citations

    Health inspection on July 30, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0628. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0726. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0838 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0945. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0947. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0627. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.3 to 4.4 hours per resident per day.

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  13. 6 citations

    Health inspection on July 31, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2024.

    • Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0949. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0585. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2024.

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  14. Fine

    July 31, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $13,380 on July 31, 2024.

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  15. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  17. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 7, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2023.

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  18. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 20, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0311. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    • Citation K0353. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    • Citation K0355. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    • Citation K0362. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    • Citation K0511. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was The Villa Rehab last inspected?

CMS lists July 30, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does The Villa Rehab have?

CMS lists 24 health citations since June 7, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has The Villa Rehab been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $57,990 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of The Villa Rehab?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is The Villa Rehab a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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