Vernon Green Nursing Home

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 has cited this home for F0600 4 times since 2023.

• Citation F0729. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

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• Star rating

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

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

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

• Citation F0726. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

• 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 February 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 February 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0657 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 February 25, 2026.

• Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

• Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0658 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0692 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

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• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 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.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

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

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.5 to 4.0 hours per resident per day.

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

• Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 July 26, 2024.

• 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 15, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 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 15, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 December 15, 2024.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2024.

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• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from December 4, 2023 from $93,105 to $87,896.

• Star rating

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

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from March 4, 2024, for 42 days.

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• 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Star rating

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

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

Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

1 of 33 Vermont homes (3%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

  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 January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  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 6, 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• 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 January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0835. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0837. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0840. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0843. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0740. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• 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 January 6, 2024.

• 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 January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• 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 January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

• Citation F0944. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

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

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CMS fine of $87,896 on December 4, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.

• Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.

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