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Vernon Green Nursing Home
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedVernon, VTLic. 475008
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
ABUSECMS abuse icon presentSource: CMS Provider Information
DENYCMS payment denial (42 days)Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $87,896Source: CMS Penalties
Provided by facility
Vernon Green Nursing Home offers a full spectrum of living and care choices, including independent apartment living, assisted living, nursing care, and Alzheimer's care. Located in southern Vermont, this affordable, Medicare- and Medicaid-certified community has been trusted by residents and families since 1920. The facility emphasizes compassion and quality care, providing a supportive environment for seniors with varying needs. Residents can enjoy private apartments and access to rehabilitation services, ensuring a comprehensive approach to senior living.
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
3/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
4.35 total HPRDRN 0.77 · weekend 90%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
5 inspections44 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 475008
Overall: 3/5 · Health: 2/5 · Staffing: 5/5 · QM: 2/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveyJan 2026 · CMS12 deficiencies
- F-600SS D — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-628SS D — Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- F-645SS D — PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- F-657SS E — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-692SS D — Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F-726SS F — 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.
- F-759SS D — Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-880SS E — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-923SS E — Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Health surveyOct 2024 · CMS7 deficiencies
- F-600SS D — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-692SS D — Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F-758SS E — 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.
Fire safetyDec 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL1 deficiencies
- K-353SS B — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Health surveyDec 2023 · CMS22 deficiencies
- F-550SS E — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-600SS G — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-657SS E — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-686SS G — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-689SS L — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-730SS E — Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- F-740SS E — Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
- F-756SS E — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- F-761SS E — 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.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-835SS F — Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- F-837SS F — 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.
- F-840SS F — 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.
- F-843SS F — 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.
- F-880SS F — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Health surveyOct 2023 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-692SS D — Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F-791SS D — Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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