Woodridge Nursing Home
142 Woodridge Drive · Barre, VT · 05641 · 8023714700
153 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: University of Vermont Health Network Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 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 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.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.11 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,453 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
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.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
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.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B September 12, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 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 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 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 December 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 24, 2025 | Fine | $21,453 |
| October 27, 2023 | Payment Denial | 31 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475045 · certified since October 28, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.