Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
The next survey window likely opens around January 2027
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Pines Rehab & Health Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors found that kitchen staff did not consistently follow required food labeling and discard practices, including unlabeled loaves of bread on the counter, a box of hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator with an outdated discard-by date, a bag of pancakes without a discard label, and cheese being used for meal preparation past its discard date. These issues involved general food items used in meal service and had the potential to affect all residents.
Surveyors found that laundry staff routinely left wet clean laundry in the washing machine overnight, with night shift staff loading washers before leaving and morning shift staff transferring the damp items to dryers hours later. A second staff member confirmed this was a regular practice, and the Infection Preventionist acknowledged that wet laundry should not remain in the washer overnight. Review of the facility’s Laundry and Linen policy, last revised in 2022, showed a clear directive not to leave damp linen in washing machines overnight. The report notes that this practice can promote mildew growth and associated symptoms, referencing Cleveland Clinic and CDC environmental infection control guidance.
Failure to Properly Label and Discard Perishable Food Items
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The facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards when kitchen staff did not consistently label and discard perishable items as required. During a kitchen tour, the Kitchen Manager confirmed that three loaves of bread sitting on the counter lacked discard-by dates, despite the facility’s practice that all perishable foods removed from the freezer and stored in the refrigerator or on the countertop for imminent use must be labeled with a discard-by date. She also confirmed that all leftovers prepared in the kitchen are supposed to be labeled to indicate when they have been in the refrigerator for three days and must be discarded. Further observation revealed a large box of hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator labeled with a discard-by date of 11/20/25 and a bag of pancakes in the refrigerator without any discard-by date. In addition, a cook confirmed that a bag of cheese he intended to use for lunch preparation had a discard-by date of 2/4/26, indicating it was past the labeled discard date at the time of use. There is a potential for all residents to be affected by these food storage and labeling practices, as the deficiencies involved general kitchen food items used in meal preparation rather than food designated for specific individuals.
Failure to Follow Laundry Policy and Prevent Overnight Storage of Wet Clean Linen
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Summary
Surveyors identified a deficiency in the facility’s infection prevention and control program related to laundry handling practices. During an observation and interview in the laundry room, a laundry staff member reported that the night shift typically loads laundry into the washing machine before leaving at 8:00 PM, and that the morning shift then transfers this wet laundry to the dryer upon arrival between 5:30 and 6:00 AM, resulting in wet clean laundry remaining in the washer overnight. A second laundry staff member confirmed that leaving wet clean laundry in the washing machine overnight occurs on a regular basis. In an interview, the Infection Preventionist acknowledged that wet laundry should not be left in the washer overnight. Review of the facility’s Laundry and Linen policy, last revised October 2022, showed that it explicitly states, “Do not leave damp linen in washing machines overnight.” The report notes that leaving wet clean laundry in the washing machine overnight can lead to the growth of mildew and describes associated symptoms and populations at increased risk, citing Cleveland Clinic and CDC environmental infection control guidelines.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab | 4.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 11 | 0 |
| Union House Nursing Home | 15 mi | ★★★★★ | 11 | 0 |
| Greensboro Nursing Home | 15.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 10 | 0 |
| Country Village Center, Genesis Healthcare | 20.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 |
| Morrison Nursing Home | 21.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 7 | 0 |
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