Map showing the location of Vernon Green Nursing Home in Vernon, Vermont
61 Greenway Drive, Vernon, VT, 05354

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • VermontAbove only 44% of peers33 rated homes · average 2.9★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.9 vs VT avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star5★+1.9 vs VT avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★+0.1 vs VT avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 16% of peersVT avg2.9★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover5★Top 9%VT avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 38% of peersVT avg2.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.56hrsAbove 72% of peersVT avg4.30Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.78hrsAbove 53% of peersVT avg0.81Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better45%Above 87% of peersVT avg60%RN turnover30%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$87,896Above only 33% of peersVT avg$92,065Fines · denials1 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
39citations
4inspection dates
3actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Oct 30, 2024most recent

Citations by monthNov 2022 – Oct 2024

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Oct 30, 20247 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2024
  2. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2024
  3. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2024
  4. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2024
  5. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2024
  6. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2024
  7. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 15, 2024
Dec 4, 202322 citationsCycle 2worst L · immediate jeopardy$87,896, payment denial
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareL · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  3. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  4. F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  5. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  6. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  7. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  8. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  9. F837Establish 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.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  10. F840Employ 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.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  11. F843Have 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.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  12. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  13. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  14. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  15. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  16. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  17. Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.AdministrationC · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  18. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  19. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  20. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  21. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 6, 2024
  22. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2024
Oct 4, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2023
  2. F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2023
Nov 18, 20228 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Dec 30, 2022
  2. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2022
  3. F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2022
  4. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2022
  5. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2022
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2022
  7. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2022
  8. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.56hrsAbove 72% of peers+0.26 vs VT avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.78hrsAbove 53% of peers−0.03 vs VT avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.71hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours3.07hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays4.09hrs
  • Vermont average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better45%Above 87% of peersVT avg 60%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only30%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy60 certified beds · ~52 residents a day87%Above only 39% of peersVT avg 84%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $87,896In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 1Payment denial
  • $92,065VT avg in fines
Above only 33% of peersFewer fines than 33% of rated homes in Vermont

Actions on record

  1. Dec 4, 2023Civil money penalty$87,896
  2. Dec 4, 2023Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Mar 4, 2024

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Rural
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Operational or managerial control
  • Kari Dickey
  • M Bradford Ellis
  • Corby Mousseau
Corporate directors
  • Bruce Burks
  • M Bradford Ellis
  • Alfred Goodwin
  • Judy Jewitt
  • Corby Mousseau

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 475008 · 61 Greenway Drive, Vernon, VT, 05354.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Vermont and Windham County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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