Memory Care Home

The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Memory Care Home

The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

99 Allen St, Rutland, VT 05701 View map
Overview of The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Nestled in Rutland, The Pines at Rutland Center for Health & Rehabilitation is an assisted living and memory care community center for healthcare needs. Whether individuals are seeking a short-term stay or considering it their home, The Pines aims to create an environment that offers the same level of comfort one would experience with their own family. 
The center provides a comprehensive range of care services, encompassing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. In addition, The Pines at Rutland Center for Health & Rehabilitation offers a diverse array of medical services, including pulmonary rehabilitation, specialized care for heart failure (CHF), cardiac recovery, amputee rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, and wound care management, among others.

Managed by Melissa Haupt

Center Administrator

Melissa Haupt, The Pines at Rutland Center Administrator, is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with extensive long-term care experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Walden University. Melissa began her career as a Licensed Nursing Assistant and is currently pursuing a Doctoral program. She oversees the overall operation of The Pines at Rutland, fostering a supportive environment through strong team building and staff recognition.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Vermont average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Vermont average: 2.6/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Vermont average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Vermont average: 3.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 17m per day

This home provides 22% less nursing time per resident than the Vermont average.

Vermont average: 4h 13m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 34m per day 32m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 125

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Vermont average
Occupancy rate 91.3%
Residents per day (avg) 113
Occupancy rate
91.3%
Residents per day (avg)
113

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$23.3M
Operating loss
-$426.0K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$23,288,612.00
Operating loss
$-426,012.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.9M
29.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.8M
Total costs $23.7M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
County: Rutland

Additional licensing details

Awards: Won Best Rehabilitation Facility for 2024 & 2025 by the Rutland Herald, Greater Rutlands Best Nursing Care Facility, McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Award for partnership with Circadia Health, Certified Great Place to Work.

Care Services

Provides Memory Care
Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax: 802-775-6815

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-Term Care Services, Advanced Capabilities and Programs, Long-Term Care Services, Ventilator Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care, Hospice Care.
Operating Hours
8am – 8pm, or by appointment, with options for virtual visits.

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
3 meals a day, plus an always available menu.
Meals Included
Yes
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare Long-term care insurance

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Vermont average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations 23
Citations per inspection
4.6

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

19 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 23 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 1
47% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 1.9

0 critical citations More info Vermont average: 0.7

1 serious citation More info Vermont average: 1.9

22 moderate citations More info Vermont average: 24.6

0 minor citations More info Vermont average: 1.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Nov 25, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Sep 18, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 18, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 18, 2024
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living.
The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Rutland
125
No
-
36
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Rutland
12
No
A+
86
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AL

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IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Rutland
-
No
-
63
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IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Rutland
-
No
-
67
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-
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Address 1.0 miles from city center — 0.08 miles to nearest hospital (Rutland hospital)

Address 99 Allen St, Rutland, VT 05701

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

149
Total Staff
137
Employees
12
Contractors
45,192
Total Hours (Quarter)
64
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse238.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse218.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant757.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
123 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.6%
of total hours from contractors
2,970 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7507520,13091100%7.6
Registered Nurse230238,09391100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse210218,09391100%8.2
Occupational Therapy Aide3039756571%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029366571%8
Mental Health Service Worker2029126470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff4049007785%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0228627481%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0336916875%7.4
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Dietitian1015206571%8
Speech Language Pathologist0114706268%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide0224605156%7.2
RN Director of Nursing1014164044%10.4
Qualified Social Worker0223656571%5.6
Medication Aide/Technician3032072730%6.9
Medical Director011853134%2.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113667%6

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
110 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
19 residents (17.3%)
Medicaid
80 residents (72.7%)
Private pay or other
11 residents (10%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.4
7% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 11.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 25.2
11% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 22.7

Long-stay resident measures
Average Vermont avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.9%
In line with Vermont average

Vermont average: 20.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.4%
16% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 20.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 32.3%
17% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 27.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.3%
8% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 5.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.4%
47% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.3%
9% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.1%
44% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.2%
21% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 10.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.2%
17% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 19.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.6%
9% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 95.6%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.0%
In line with Vermont average

Vermont average: 97.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.06
26% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 1.44

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.13
14% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 2.48

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Vermont avg: 3.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.0%
In line with Vermont average

Vermont average: 86.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.7%
61% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.0%
17% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 78.9%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 15.6%
27% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 21.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 15.1%
14% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 17.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 56.6%
5% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 57.0%
13% better than Vermont average

Vermont average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $9K
93% lower than Vermont average

Vermont average: $128K

Number of fines 1
44% fewer fines than Vermont average

Vermont average: 1.8

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Vermont average

Vermont average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
Vermont average $128K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 18, 2024
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Choices for Care

VT Medicaid CFC

Age 65+ or disabled, Vermont resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Small state; rural access emphasis.

Vermont Assistive Community Care Services (ACCS)

VT ACCS

Age 65+, Vermont resident, in approved residential setting.

~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

$2,000 (individual).

Facility-based; limited funding.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Vermont OAA Services

Age 60+, VT resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

5 AAAs (Age Well, CVCOA, NEKCOA, Senior Solutions, SVCOA); rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Vermont Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, VT resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Fuel Assistance Program

Vermont Seasonal Fuel Assistance

Age 60+ prioritized, VT resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers oil, gas, wood; emergency aid available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Vermont Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; VT resident; 2+ ADLs.

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed.

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,000 annually.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Vermont SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VT resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Vermont VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Property Tax Adjustment Assistance

Vermont Property Tax Credit

Age 65+ (or all ages), VT resident, homeowner/renter, income-based.

~$47,000/year (household); caps credit at ~$128,000.

Not assessed.

Credits up to $8,000; serves ~20,000 households.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Vermont CSFP

Age 60+, VT resident, low-income.

~$1,632/month (130% FPL).

Not assessed.

Serves ~5,000 seniors via 50+ drop sites.

Attendant Services Program (ASP)

Vermont Attendant Services Program

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VT resident, severe/permanent disability, 2+ ADL needs.

Medicaid-eligible (~$2,829/month) or near-eligible for General Fund.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; varies for General Fund.

Participants hire/manage caregivers; serves ~500 annually.