The 10 Worst Nursing Homes in Vermont

Finding the Right Nursing Home in Vermont: Why It Matters

When it comes to choosing a nursing home for your loved ones in Vermont, it's crucial to have access to accurate and comprehensive information. Our "Worst Nursing Homes in Vermont" page aims to provide you with insights into the facilities that have fallen short in various aspects of care. Understanding these ratings can help you make more informed decisions and ensure the well-being of those who matter most.

Top Worst Nursing Homes in Vermont

Our state rankings highlight the nursing homes in Vermont that have received the lowest quality scores based on a variety of factors, including health inspections, staffing levels, and resident care. These scores are designed to give you a clear picture of which facilities may require closer scrutiny.

Factors Considered:

Health and safety inspections
Staffing ratios
Resident care and outcomes
Compliance with federal and state regulations

Our scoring methodology is transparent and designed to provide an unbiased look at each facility's performance. Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.

Nursing Home	Rating
Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC 378 Prospect Street Barre, VT	518.50
St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab 1248 Hospital Drive Saint Johnsbury, VT	501.00 /
Springfield Health and Rehab 105 Chester Road Springfield, VT	413.00 Rating Not Available /
Bennington Health and Rehab 2 Blackberry Lane Bennington, VT	187.25
Thompson House Nursing Home 80 Maple Street Brattleboro, VT	170.75
The Villa Rehab 7 Forest Hill Drive St. Albans, VT	152.00
Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 596 Sheldon Road Saint Albans, VT	144.50
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin 98 Hospitality Drive Barre, VT	138.75
Menig Nursing Home 215 Tom Wicker Lane Randolph Center, VT	137.50
Bel Aire Center 35 Bel-Aire Drive Newport, VT	133.25

Disclaimer: Our rankings are based on data collected from reputable sources, including government reports and independent evaluations. While we strive for accuracy, we encourage you to visit facilities and conduct your own research before making any decisions.

Worst Nursing Homes in Vermont By City

Every city in Vermont has its own set of challenges and standards when it comes to nursing home care. To help you find the information most relevant to your location, we've compiled city-specific rankings of the worst-rated nursing homes. Click on the links below to explore the detailed lists for each city.

Worst Nursing Homes in Burlington

Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center (403.25)
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (2026-01-22)
- Have exits that are accessible at all times. (2025-09-12)
Masonic Village at Burlington (333.25)
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (2026-02-25)
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-02-23)
Life Care Center of Burlington (62)
- Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. (2025-02-27)
- Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. (2025-02-27)
Complete Care at Burlington Woods, LLC (42)
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-02-13)
- Install proper backup exit lighting. (2025-07-11)
Complete Care at Marcella LLC (20)
- Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. (2025-09-01)
- Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. (2025-09-01)
Grace Manor Care Center (12)
- 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. (2024-04-26)
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2024-04-26)

Worst Nursing Homes in Barre

Worst Nursing Homes in South Burlington

Worst Nursing Homes in Rutland

Worst Nursing Homes in Essex Junction

Related Lists and Resources

While it's important to be aware of the lowest-rated facilities, we also provide resources to help you find the best care available. Check out our other lists to find top-rated nursing homes and facilities that excel in specific areas.

Making Informed Decisions

Understanding our rankings and how they are derived can empower you to make better choices for your loved ones. Remember, a low rating in one area doesn't necessarily mean a facility is entirely unsuitable; it's a starting point for further investigation.

Tips for Evaluating Nursing Homes in Vermont:

Schedule visits to potential facilities
Speak with staff and residents
Review recent inspection reports
Consider the specific needs of your loved one

Disclaimer: NursingHomeDatabase.com does not have a relationship, either commercial or otherwise, with any of the skilled nursing facilities referred to on this site. This is an independent resource that tries to make more and better information available to the public.

More Resources for Families

Navigating the world of nursing home care can be overwhelming. Here are some resources to help you make the best decisions for your family:

How We Compile Nursing Home Ratings in Vermont

Every month, we rank all of the skilled nursing facilities in Vermont. These rankings are based on data provided by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid measures ("CMS"), including the CMS 5-Star Rating System and the Health Inspection Scores. The list of the Worst Skilled Nursing Facilities in Vermont is based on the weighted overall health inspection score which is a composite of CMS's three most recent skilled nursing home inspection scores weighted to give the most recent inspection more importance.

The CMS 5-Star Rating System rates skilled nursing facilities from one to five stars, with one star being the lowest and five stars being the highest. The rating system also rates Vermont nursing homes across five different dimensions including overall rating, health inspection rating, quality measures rating, overall staffing rating, and RN staffing rating (RN is an acronym for Registered Nurse).