Vermont Veterans' Home

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 11, 2026 from $12,735 to $8,278.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0602. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

6 of 33 Vermont homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2026.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2026.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2026.

• Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2026.

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CMS fine of $8,278 on March 11, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2025.

• Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2025.

• Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2023.

• Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2023.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2023.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0351. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2021.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity H is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

1 of 33 Vermont homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.

• Citation K0353. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2023.

• Citation K0255. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2023.

• Citation K0354. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0100. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2022.

• Citation K0200. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2022.

• Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2022.

• Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2022.

• Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2022.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

• Citation K0331. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Construct fire resistant interior walls.

• Citation K0341. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2022.

• Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2022.

• Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

• Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

• Citation K0500. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2022.

• Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2022.

• Citation K0531. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2022.

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