Vernon Green Nursing Home
61 Greenway Drive · Vernon, VT · 05354 · 8022546041
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $87,896 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 14, 2026
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.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 30, 2024
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.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 4, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2023 | Fine | $87,896 |
| December 4, 2023 | Payment Denial | 42 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475008 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.