St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab
1248 Hospital Drive, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Compares
St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Vermont average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (26.3%) is above the Vermont average of 22.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 99 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Vermont average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.9% — better than the Vermont average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.5% — better than the Vermont average of 5.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.6% — worse than the Vermont average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.3% — worse than the Vermont average of 22.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Vermont averages across 33 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab with other nursing homes in Saint Johnsbury.
How is St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.9% here versus 19.9% across Vermont. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 26.3% here versus 22.2% across Vermont. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 99 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Saint Johnsbury
Saint Johnsbury sits in Caledonia County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Vermont as a whole (19.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,265 (20.9%)
- Median age
- 45.0 years
- Median household income
- $52,481
- Median home value
- $172,700
Demographics for Caledonia County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saint Johnsbury.
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