Nursing homes › Vermont › Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin
98 Hospitality Drive, Barre, VT 05641 · 8022290308 · 115 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Stellar Health Group, a group operating 7 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.7/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $625,763 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.91 (Vermont median: 4.11). RN hours: 0.63. Weekend total: 3.44. Nursing staff turnover: 73%.
All-time on record: 67 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-02-04 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-11 |
| 2025-08-06 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-11 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-11 |
| 2025-08-06 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-11 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-11 |
| 2025-05-08 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-05-08 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-05-08 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-05-08 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-05-08 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-05-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-02-06 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-06 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-01-23 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-23 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | C | complaint | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2024-08-19 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-08-19 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-08-19 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-08-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-08-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-08-19 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-03-01 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-01 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-08 | Fine | $80,698 |
| 2024-08-19 | Fine | $77,857 |
| 2024-02-01 | Fine | $149,292 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERLIN MEMBER LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 12/18/2024 |
| ERLICHMAN, ARIEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 12/18/2024 |
| HOLLERAND, RONALD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/18/2024 |
| RAINDEL, YEHUDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/18/2024 |
| VAN DYCK, ALEXANDRA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/18/2024 |
| WYNER, MOSHE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/18/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 475020. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.