These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Vermont based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $2,580,756. 4 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab | Saint Johnsbury | $314,323 | |
| 2 | Bennington Health & Rehab | Bennington | $282,224 | |
| 3 | Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLC | Barre | $142,045 | |
| 4 | Thompson House Nursing Home | Brattleboro | $112,499 | |
| 5 | The Villa Rehab | St. Albans | $37,040 | |
| 6 | Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Berlin | Barre | $307,847 | |
| 7 | Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington | Burlington | $137,679 | |
| 8 | Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Saint Albans | $148,714 | |
| 9 | Center for Living & Rehabilitation | Bennington | $87,750 | |
| 10 | Elderwood at Burlington | Burlington | $220,961 | |
| 11 | Woodridge Nursing Home | Barre | $21,453 | |
| 12 | Bel Aire Center | Newport | $286,973 | |
| 13 | Vermont Veterans' Home | Bennington | $8,278 | |
| 14 | Vernon Green Nursing Home | Vernon | $87,896 | |
| 15 | Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare | Burlington | $127,834 | |
| 16 | Mountain View Center Genesis Healthcare | Rutland | $40,350 | |
| 17 | Crescent Manor Care Ctrs | Bennington | $47,258 | |
| 18 | Union House Nursing Home | Glover | $18,418 | |
| 19 | The Manor, Inc. | Morrisville | $140,856 | |
| 20 | Cedar Hill Health Care Center | Windsor | $10,358 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.