Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Saint Albans, VT was fined $148,714 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (Saint Albans, VT) — $148,714 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Saint Albans, VT was fined $148,714 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 22 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


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


• 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.


• 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.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.