Map showing the location of Woodridge Nursing Home in Barre, Vermont
142 Woodridge Drive, Barre, VT, 05641

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS 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 19% of peers33 rated homes · average 2.9★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% 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 star4★+0.9 vs VT avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−0.9 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.

  • Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.

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 turnover4★Above 66% of peersVT 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 assessments2★Above only 9% 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 staff4.91hrsAbove 88% 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 only1.28hrsTop 6%VT 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 better60%Above 55% of peersVT avg60%RN turnover36%
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$33,005Above only 48% 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
34citations
10inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Sep 23, 2025most recent

Citations by monthFeb 2023 – Sep 2025

  • 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.

Sep 23, 20251 citationCycle 1worst G · 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 ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2025
Sep 12, 202515 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  2. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  3. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  4. 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 ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  5. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  6. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  7. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  8. F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  9. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  10. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  11. F585Honor 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.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  12. F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  13. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2025
  14. 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 Oct 14, 2025
  15. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2025
Jul 24, 20253 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm$33,005
  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 Sep 3, 2025
  2. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Sep 3, 2025
  3. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 3, 2025
Dec 4, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Nov 6, 20247 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2024
  2. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationC · widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024
  3. F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationC · widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024
  4. 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 18, 2024
  5. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024
  6. F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024
  7. 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 Dec 18, 2024
Mar 7, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
  2. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
Oct 27, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harmpayment denial
  1. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2024
Aug 23, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023
  2. F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Mar 16, 20231 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Apr 21, 2023
Feb 21, 20231 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Mar 11, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.91hrsAbove 88% of peers+0.61 vs VT avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only1.28hrsTop 6%+0.47 vs VT avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.95hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.69hrs
  • 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 better60%Above 55% of peersVT avg 60%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only36%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year2Leadership changed
  • Occupancy153 certified beds · ~142 residents a day93%Above 79% of peersVT avg 84%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $33,005In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 1Payment denial
  • $92,065VT avg in fines
Above only 48% of peersFewer fines than 48% of rated homes in Vermont

Actions on record

  1. Jul 24, 2025Civil money penalty$33,005
  2. Oct 27, 2023Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Jan 27, 2024

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
University of Vermont Health Network3 facilities in the chain2.3★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Rural
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • The University of Vermont Health Network INC.
Operational or managerial control
  • Tim Whitman
Corporate directors
  • Kristin Carlson
  • Ryan Clouser
  • Connie Colman
  • Michael Dellipriscoli
  • Sunil Eappen
  • Joyce Judy
  • Erica Metzger Hare
  • Joan Misek
  • +4 more
Corporate officers
  • Anna Noonan
  • Kimberly Patnaude
  • Christine Werneke

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 475045 · 142 Woodridge Drive, Barre, VT, 05641.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Vermont and Washington 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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