Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center

    98 Hospitality Dr, Barre, VT 05641
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Elegant dining, friendly staff, safe

    I live here and have been very pleased with the elegant dining and amazing food, robust activities (PT and games), and caring, creative staff who give one-on-one attention - I've even made friends. New management has raised cleanliness and communication, the social worker and hospice/PT services are well-orchestrated, and staff are easy to reach and act in residents' best interests. My spacious, bright room in a beautiful, easily accessible location feels private and safe; I would recommend this community.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.56·(9)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.7
    • Staff

      2.7
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Engaging, well-run activities program
    • Caring and creative caregiving staff
    • Strong rehabilitation services (PT/OT)
    • Supportive social work and discharge planning
    • Pleasant, elegant dining and meal options
    • Reliable kitchen and laundry operations
    • Spacious, well-lit private rooms with sense of privacy
    • Memory-care unit and hospice coordination available
    • Friendly and respectful staff interactions
    • Accessible location with easy highway access

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing and high turnover
    • Weak family and interdepartmental communication
    • Variable infection-prevention and screening practices
    • Gaps in pain- and medication-management practices
    • Maintenance and building-upkeep deficiencies
    • Housekeeping and sanitation inconsistencies
    • Variable food quality and meal-service continuity
    • Delays in physician access and clinical responsiveness
    • Billing and financial transparency problems
    • Personal-property security and inventory control gaps
    • Unreliable phone/call-back responsiveness
    • Inconsistent delivery of scheduled rehabilitation services

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a facility with a mix of notable strengths and recurring operational weaknesses. Positive comments concentrate on programming and resident engagement: the activities program is frequently described as robust and varied, and several accounts praise staff who are creative and attentive during activities. Rehabilitation therapies (PT/OT) and hospice coordination receive favorable mentions, and social work and discharge planning are highlighted as supportive and well-orchestrated. Some residents and families also emphasize spacious, well-lit private rooms, courteous staff interactions, and an attractive location with convenient highway access.

    Care quality assessments are mixed. Many reviewers describe compassionate, professional interactions from particular nurses, aides, and therapy staff, while others report concerns about responsiveness and timeliness of basic care. Patterns noted include delays in attending to resident needs, inconsistent delivery of scheduled therapies, recurrent clinical issues such as urinary tract infections and glucose management concerns, and criticisms of the facility's approach to pain control (reports of limited analgesic options and questions about opioid management). Families also describe difficulty obtaining prompt physician access and delayed clinical decision-making in some cases.

    Staffing and communication emerge as central operational themes. Reviewers report high staff turnover and inconsistent staffing assignments that contribute to variable experience by shift and unit. Communication gaps are described between families and clinical staff as well as among departments; these include unclear or delayed updates about changes in condition and prognosis. Phone and call-back responsiveness is frequently cited as unreliable, and several accounts recommend establishing clearer, centralized communication channels.

    Infection prevention, maintenance, and housekeeping are areas of concern. Some families described a COVID-19 outbreak and raised questions about screening and roommate vaccination status, along with perceived inconsistency in entry screening practices. Facility maintenance issues — including windows, screens, paint, and other building-upkeep items — were noted, and housekeeping/sanitation practices are described as inconsistent across units. While laundry and kitchen staff receive positive marks in multiple accounts, there are also reports of lost personal items and gaps in property controls.

    Dining and hospitality comments are mixed. Several reviewers praise elegant dining, engaging meal service, and excellent food in parts of the facility, while others describe poor food quality and inconsistent meal experiences. Operationally, this appears to reflect variability in meal-service continuity and kitchen-to-dining delivery processes.

    Management and administrative themes center on uneven leadership responsiveness and financial transparency. Families describe both cooperative, professional management interactions and difficulty contacting administrators or obtaining clear answers about billing, Medicare claims, and extra charges (for example, internet or room fees). These financial and administrative concerns, along with personal-property issues, point to opportunities for stronger policy enforcement and clearer family-facing procedures.

    Overall, the facility shows capability in programming, therapy, and pockets of strong caregiving, but reviewer accounts indicate substantial variability by unit and shift. Prospective residents and families should plan a focused tour and ask targeted questions about staffing consistency, infection-prevention protocols, pain- and chronic-condition management, maintenance schedules, property-security practices, and the facility's approach to family communication and billing transparency. Where possible, request specific examples of how the facility enforces consistent care standards across units and how it documents and communicates changes in condition to families.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center

    Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center is located at 98 Hospitality Dr, Barre, VT, 05641.

    About Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center

    Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center is a large, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Barre, Vermont. It operates 141 beds and provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The center is designed to accommodate the various needs of its residents, with programs and support for individuals who are recovering from hospitalization, as well as those who require ongoing assistance with daily living activities. Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible for individuals with different payment needs and insurance coverages.

    Short-term rehabilitation at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center focuses on supporting individuals who are recovering from illnesses, surgeries, or accidents, helping them regain strength and independence before returning home. The facility’s short-stay residents benefit from skilled nursing care, therapy services, and comprehensive discharge planning intended to meet their rehabilitation goals. About half of the short-term residents have been able to return to their homes after their stays, indicating a focus on effective transitional care. Clinical attention is also given to preventing falls and managing infections, and available data suggests that a significant portion of residents receive annual influenza vaccinations.

    Long-term care at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center is designed to assist individuals who need substantial help with daily activities such as dressing, eating, mobility, and using the bathroom. Staff at the center provide an average of over three and a half hours of nursing care per resident each day, working to ensure residents' health needs are met with medical and personal support. The facility maintains consistent staffing levels throughout the week, including weekends, which promotes continuity of care and familiar routines for residents. Activities programming and support for maintaining independence are key aspects of life at the center, and efforts are made to address the unique social, psychological, and medical needs of every resident.

    Safety, health inspections, and individualized care planning are integral to the operation of Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center. The facility undergoes regular state inspections that cover food safety, medication administration, staff licensure, infection control, and protection from abuse or neglect. The center provides access to trauma-informed and culturally competent services, and aims to deliver high standards of professional nursing and social service care. Residents are encouraged and supported to participate in the planning and execution of their person-centered care plans, ensuring that individual preferences and needs are respected.

    Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center employs a team that includes licensed nurses, nurse aides, therapists, social services personnel, and pharmacy professionals. The center is also responsible for ensuring that drugs and biologicals are stored and managed correctly, and that medical and psychosocial needs are addressed through care planning and service provision. The facility is equipped to coordinate laboratory services, x-rays, and pharmacy reviews as necessary to meet each resident’s health requirements. In addition, the center emphasizes the importance of maintaining infection prevention and control programs, and educating both residents and staff about critical health issues, including annual and COVID-19 vaccinations.

    The facility does not operate as part of a continuing care retirement community, which means its services are focused specifically on skilled nursing and rehabilitation rather than spanning the full spectrum of senior living. Despite being a large, corporate-owned center, Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center aims to create a community environment where residents’ dignity, individuality, and well-being are central to daily life and care decisions. Through its blend of skilled medical, rehabilitative, and personal care, the center strives to support both recovery and quality of life for all its residents.

    People often ask...

    Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 98 Hospitality Dr, Barre, VT 05641.

    No, Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Vermont, the DAIL Division of Licensing & Protection licenses residential and assisted living care homes, posting health, investigation, and revisit survey findings.

    License numberberlin-health-and-rehab
    Facility typeNursing Home

    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    6

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    26 May 2026Investigation
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies related to Medicare/Medicaid participation.
    27 Apr 2026Investigation
    Found no deficiencies after investigating two complaints.
    15 Apr 2026Investigation
    Found no deficiencies. Investigation determined compliance with federal participation requirements.
    07 Apr 2026Life Safety
    Determined substantial compliance with applicable Life Safety Code requirements.
    13 Mar 2026Revisit
    Confirmed substantial compliance after a follow-up visit to verify prior findings.
    07 Jan 2026Investigation
    Found no deficiencies identified during the complaint/incident investigation. No regulatory violations were cited.
    04 Nov 2025Investigation
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies related to federal participation requirements.
    30 Sept 2025Revisit
    Verified substantial compliance with participation requirements after a revisit.
    06 Aug 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies across emergency preparedness, medication management, resident safety, nutrition, and infection control, including failure to perform required drills and lapses in supervision and hand hygiene.
    • 483.73(d)(2)Emergency Preparedness - Testing
    • 483.10(c)(7)Self-Administration of Medications
    • 483.25(d)Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision
    • 483.45(g)-(h)Labeling and Storage of Drugs and Biologicals
    • 483.60(d)Nutritive Value/Appearance, Palatable/Temp
    • 483.80Infection Prevention & Control
    23 Jul 2025Investigation
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.

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