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The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

99 Allen St, Rutland, VT 05701 View Map

The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Memory Care Home in Vermont

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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.

802-775-2335

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)

Nurse hours per resident 3.29/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

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.

91.3%

113

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

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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

Home revenue

$23.3M

Operating loss

-$426.0K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$23,288,612.00

Operating loss

$-426,012.00

Payroll costs

$6.9M

29.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$16.8M

Total costs $23.7M

Walk Score: 36 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility Type

Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

County: Rutland

Care Services

Provides Memory Care

Contact Information

Fax: 802-775-6815

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The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

SNF

Rutland

125

SULLIVAN, DIANE

91.3%

$22,503,314.00

$6,908,088.00

30.7%

112.80

3/5

3.2881

3/5

Our House At Park Terrace

SNF

Rutland

A+

Barbara‘s 1840 House

SNF

Rutland

Loretto Home

SNF

Rutland

Mountain View Center

GENESIS VT HOLDINGS LLC

84.5%

$23,751,031.00

$7,896,957.00

33.2%

131.80

4/5

3.3402

3/5

5/5

The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Rutland

Bed Count: 125

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SULLIVAN, DIANE

CCN: 475018

Occupancy: 91.3%

Home Revenue: $22,503,314.00

Payroll Costs: $6,908,088.00

Payroll %: 30.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 112.80

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2881

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 1

Our House At Park Terrace

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Rutland

Bed Count: 12

Pets Allowed: No

Barbara‘s 1840 House

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Rutland

Pets Allowed: No

Loretto Home

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Rutland

Pets Allowed: No

Mountain View Center

Type of care: AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GENESIS VT HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 475012

Occupancy: 84.5%

Home Revenue: $23,751,031.00

Payroll Costs: $7,896,957.00

Payroll %: 33.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 131.80

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.3402

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

99 Allen St, Rutland, VT 05701

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149

Total Staff

137

Employees

Contractors

45,192

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	23	8.5	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	8.2	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	75	7.6	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 Assistant	75	0	75	20,130	91	100%	7.6
Registered Nurse	23	0	23	8,093	91	100%	8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	0	21	8,093	91	100%	8.2
Occupational Therapy Aide	3	0	3	975	65	71%	7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	936	65	71%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	912	64	70%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	900	77	85%	7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	862	74	81%	7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	691	68	75%	7.4
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	470	62	68%	7.6
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	460	51	56%	7.2
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	416	40	44%	10.4
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	365	65	71%	5.6
Medication Aide/Technician	3	0	3	207	27	30%	6.9
Medical Director	0	1	1	85	31	34%	2.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	36	6	7%	6

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Total Health inspections 5

23% below Vermont average

Vermont average: 6.5

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total Health citations 23

20% below Vermont average

Vermont average: 28.9

4.6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 20 citations

Complaint investigations 4 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Vermont average

Vermont average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 1

47% below Vermont average

Vermont average: 1.9

Moderate Health citations 22

Minor Health citations 0

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

Ownership: For-Profit Partnership

Part of: National Healthcare Associates

Resident Census by Payment Source

110 Total Residents

Medicare 19 (17.3%)

Medicaid 80 (72.7%)

Private Pay/Other 11 (10%)

Specialized Care Beds

13 Total Specialty Beds

10.4% of Bed Capacity

Ventilator Beds

10.4%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 12.4

7% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 11.6

Functional decline score 25.2

11% worse than Vermont average

Vermont average: 22.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 19.9%

3% below Vermont average.

Walking Ability Worsened 23.4%

16% above Vermont average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 32.3%

17% above Vermont average.

Falls with Major Injury 6.3%

8% above Vermont average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.4%

47% above Vermont average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.3%

9% below Vermont average.

Depressive Symptoms 12.2%

21% above Vermont average.

Antipsychotic Use 16.2%

17% below Vermont average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 86.6%

9% below Vermont average.

Influenza Vaccine 99.0%

1% above Vermont average.

Lost Too Much Weight 3.1%

44% below Vermont average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 87.0%

Near Vermont average

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.7%

61% worse than Vermont average

Influenza Vaccine 92.0%

17% better than Vermont average

Total fines amount $9K

This home paid 93% less in fines than the state average.

Vermont average: $128K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 44% fewer fines than the state average.

Vermont average: 1.8

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Vermont average: 0.5

Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Sep 18, 2024

$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 91.3% ↑ 4.2pp vs 2022

Net Income -$426,012 ↓ ~$630K vs 2022

Total Payroll $13,368,464 ↑ ~$797K vs 2022

Profit Margin -1.9% ↓ 2.9pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	93.0%	93.8%	93.2%	94.4%	91.8%	91.8%	91.0%	86.9%	89.5%	91.4%	88.8%	87.1%	91.3%
Beds	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125
Net Income	$1,025,054	$1,190,168	$1,656,054	$1,647,386	$1,594,826	$1,215,800	$900,479	$343,206	$1,299,941	$1,742,830	$968,295	$204,126	-$426,012
Gross Revenue	$14,858,020	$16,270,518	$17,011,603	$17,699,229	$17,753,175	$18,274,792	$19,215,446	$18,590,430	$19,368,303	$19,052,116	$19,503,672	$20,825,443	$22,503,314
Operating Expenses	$11,498,565	$11,929,297	$12,318,707	$12,584,395	$12,283,109	$12,734,985	$13,521,932	$13,601,174	$13,914,257	$14,736,776	$15,251,937	$18,252,226	$19,583,686
Net Patient Revenue	$12,875,194	$13,153,583	$13,707,588	$14,242,843	$13,811,957	$13,831,529	$14,283,259	$13,860,935	$15,186,012	$15,372,739	$15,639,857	$16,840,732	$18,372,876
Total Payroll	$7,460,247	$7,743,166	$7,885,503	$8,096,819	$7,806,237	$8,057,250	$8,623,009	$8,678,492	$9,116,196	$9,728,222	$9,926,996	$12,571,591	$13,368,464
Profit Margin %	6.9%	7.3%	9.7%	9.3%	9.0%	6.7%	4.7%	1.9%	6.7%	9.2%	5.0%	1.0%	-1.9%
Medicare %	17.9%	18.3%	21.9%	21.4%	19.9%	19.7%	21.9%	21.8%	21.3%	19.6%	19.7%	26.8%	18.9%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	82.1%	81.7%	78.1%	78.6%	80.1%	80.3%	78.1%	78.2%	78.7%	80.4%	80.3%	73.2%	81.1%
Revenue/Day	$304	$306	$322	$331	$330	$329	$344	$350	$372	$368	$385	$423	$441
Cost/Day	$271	$278	$290	$292	$293	$303	$326	$343	$341	$352	$375	$458	$470
Avg Length of Stay	152.0 days	117.0 days	87.5 days	95.3 days	90.1 days	88.8 days	81.4 days	79.1 days	92.2 days	74.3 days	107.8 days	122.2 days	181.0 days

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Choices for Care

VT Medicaid CFC

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

VT Specifics: Small state; rural access emphasis.

Vermont Assistive Community Care Services (ACCS)

VT ACCS

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

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

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

VT Specifics: Facility-based; limited funding.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Vermont OAA Services

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

Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Vermont Medicare Savings Program

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

VT Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Fuel Assistance Program

Vermont Seasonal Fuel Assistance

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

VT Specifics: Covers oil, gas, wood; emergency aid available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Vermont Family Caregiver Support Program

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

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

VT Specifics: Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,000 annually.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Vermont SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified.

VT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Vermont VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).

VT Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Property Tax Adjustment Assistance

Vermont Property Tax Credit

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$47,000/year (household); caps credit at ~$128,000.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Vermont CSFP

General: Age 60+, VT resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,632/month (130% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Attendant Services Program (ASP)

Vermont Attendant Services Program

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

Income Limits (2025): Medicaid-eligible (~$2,829/month) or near-eligible for General Fund.

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

VT Specifics: Participants hire/manage caregivers; serves ~500 annually.

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The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Memory Care Home in Vermont

The Pines at Rutland… is a Memory Care Home in Vermont

The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Memory Care Home in Vermont

The Pines at Rutland… is a Memory Care Home in Vermont

Managed by Melissa Haupt

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Finances and operations

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Additional licensing details

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Citations history (last 3 years)

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Specialized Care Beds

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Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

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Safety & clinical stability

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Penalty History

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Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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Vermont Assistive Community Care Services (ACCS)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Fuel Assistance Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Property Tax Adjustment Assistance

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Attendant Services Program (ASP)

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