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5.0CMS rating
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Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
596 Sheldon Road, Saint Albans, VT 05478 · Franklin County
Saint Albans Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility located at 596 Sheldon Road, St. Albans, VT 05478, specializing in ShortStay care, LongTerm care, VA Contracted, and .
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 72% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint Albans
Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Albans, VT, with 115 certified beds and an average of about 83 residents per day. It operates as part of the Genesis Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.52 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.81 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $148,714 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.52 hrs/resident/day)
- •$148,714 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Saint Albans options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 115
- Avg. residents/day
- 83
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Genesis Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 475021
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $13,400–$17,240/mo (median $14,890) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Burlington prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.52
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.81
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50.6%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 2 ($148,714)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-25Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-12-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-07-22Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-07-22Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
2025-01-28Severity F — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-01-28Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-01-28Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-01-28Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-22 | Fine | $115,044 |
| 2025-01-28 | Fine | $33,670 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
596 Sheldon Road, Saint Albans, VT
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Albans, VT area typically runs $13,400–$17,240 per month (median $14,890, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.52 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 72% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Saint Albans, VT offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 115 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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