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Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, attentive nursing and care staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

46 Nichols Street, Rutland, VT 05701103 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 42 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate nursing staff and effective rehabilitation programs, making it a strong candidate for recovery. However, families should be proactive in monitoring medical care and should request direct communication with the attending physician to ensure all health conditions are being addressed, as some reviewers noted gaps in medical oversight.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

42 reviews on Google
Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center receives high praise for its compassionate, professional nursing staff and dedicated rehabilitation team, with many families noting a warm, home-like environment. However, some reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding medical oversight, specifically regarding physician responsiveness to secondary health conditions, and occasional inconsistencies in patient care and staff professionalism.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff9.0Clean8.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive nursing and care staff
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy team
  • Welcoming and professional administrative staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility

Concerns

  • Inadequate medical oversight or physician responsiveness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent quality of food (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 47 analyzed

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4
5
3
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1
5

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how much the administration engages with the community through your review responses; how do you typically involve families in the care planning process?
  • 2We've heard great things about the rehabilitation therapy team here; could you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents to regain their independence?
  • 3Could you describe what a typical day looks like for residents, especially regarding social activities and mealtime?
  • 4How do you ensure consistent medical oversight and communication between the nursing staff and visiting physicians?
  • 5With the facility being so well-maintained and clean, what are your protocols for ensuring dining areas and meal services remain high quality for every resident?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific process for notifying the family and coordinating care?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nursing care both of my family members receive(d) has been outstanding, the staff is professional, knowledgeable and seemingly tireless. They are always available to answer any questions I have and I always feel heard.

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★★

The consistent complaint is the food, although I have not tried it myself, the meals I have seen do not look all that appetizing. Over all my husband and I are happy to have such caring staff to take care of my mother in law.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★

If it was just the nursing staff and PT/OT I would give a 5 star review. They were all polite and pleasant. Always trying to make residents as comfortable as possible. The loss of 3 stars is solely at the hands of the staff doctor.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★☆☆
Source: 42 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.76hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.86hrs
94%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
54%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.3%
Better than Avg
Here
10.3%
US
14.4%
VT
20.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.9%
US
19.4%
VT
27.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.7%
Better than Avg
Here
10.7%
US
15.3%
VT
18.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.5%
Better than Avg
Here
13.5%
US
19.5%
VT
16.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.0%
US
93.4%
VT
94.9%
⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Better than Avg
Here
2.3%
US
3.2%
VT
5.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.7%
Better than Avg
Here
94.7%
US
79.8%
VT
78.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.4%
Better than Avg
Here
95.4%
US
81.8%
VT
83.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
1.6%
VT
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
2penalties
Well below state avg (10.3)
4 complaint-triggered
$32,708 in fines

Families have filed complaint reports leading to deficiencies including resident abuse and failure to notify families of incidents. The facility shows recurring issues with food safety and infection control across multiple surveys, though all violations appear corrected with dates provided by the facility. Consider visiting to assess current conditions, as the pattern of complaint-triggered deficiencies suggests ongoing resident or family concerns about care quality.

Aug 5, 2025Complaint
1
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom 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.

Jun 19, 2025Routine
5
0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0925Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Sep 13, 2023Complaint
2
0806Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Jul 25, 2023Complaint
1
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Mar 22, 2023Routine
2
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Feb 9, 2022Routine
4
0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0222Minimal · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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.

0325Minimal · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 19, 2025

$8,788

Fine

Jun 19, 2025

$23,920

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Allaire Health Services

Chain Size

20 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 2 of 20 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Ahs Vt Opco Holdco LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Ahs Vt Topco LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Kurland, Benjamin

Owner (parent company)

Kurland, Naomi

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Kurland, BenjaminOfficer / DirectorAhs Vt Opco Holdco LLCManagerAhs Vt Topco LLCManagerAllaire Health ServicesManagerBrand Sonnenschine LlpManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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