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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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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Care Quality Indicators
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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 strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.6%) is below the Vermont average of 5.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 99 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Vermont average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.5% — better than the Vermont average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — better than the Vermont average of 5.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — better than the Vermont average of 5.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.5% — better than the Vermont average of 21.4%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 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.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
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 falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 5.9% 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 66% 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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