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Facility profile · CCN 056433

Vermont Healthcare Center

96 federal citations on record , and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $159,066.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
96
Total citations
79
Last 3 years
6
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$159,066
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care26 Resident Rights15 Care Planning15 Medication & Pharmacy12 Abuse & Neglect8

Most common F-tags at this facility

F8806 F6565 F5805 F6895 F5504

Citation history

96 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 17, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Dec 17, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Oct 30, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Jul 31, 2025F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.DComplaint
Jul 29, 2025F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Jul 29, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Jul 17, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
May 1, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
May 1, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 26, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Mar 26, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Mar 14, 2025F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint
Mar 14, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.EComplaint
Mar 14, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard
Mar 14, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Mar 14, 2025F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard
Mar 14, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Mar 14, 2025F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Mar 14, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.FStandard
Mar 14, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Mar 14, 2025F758Implement 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.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.FStandard
Mar 14, 2025F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard
Mar 14, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.EStandard
Mar 14, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Mar 14, 2025F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Mar 14, 2025F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Feb 5, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Feb 5, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Feb 5, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Oct 17, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Sep 27, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Aug 29, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Jul 25, 2024F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.DComplaint
May 24, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
May 15, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
May 15, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Apr 30, 2024F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.DComplaint
Apr 30, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 30, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Mar 8, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard
Mar 8, 2024F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.DStandard
Mar 8, 2024F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Mar 8, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Mar 8, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Mar 8, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Mar 8, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Mar 8, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.GStandard
Mar 8, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Mar 8, 2024F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Mar 8, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Mar 8, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Mar 8, 2024F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
Mar 8, 2024F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Mar 8, 2024F578Honor 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.DStandard
Mar 8, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard
Jan 31, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Jan 17, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Oct 3, 2023F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.DComplaint
Sep 8, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Sep 6, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Jul 27, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jun 21, 2023F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2023F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
Jun 7, 2023F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DComplaint
Jun 1, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
May 17, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
May 17, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Apr 5, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Apr 5, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 5, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EComplaint
Apr 3, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 28, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint
Feb 28, 2022F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.EStandard
Feb 28, 2022F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.DStandard
Feb 28, 2022F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard
Feb 28, 2022F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Feb 28, 2022F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
Feb 28, 2022F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DStandard
Feb 28, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Feb 28, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Feb 28, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Feb 28, 2022F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Feb 28, 2022F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard
Feb 28, 2022F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 4 civil money penalties totaling $159,066 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 33 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 30, 2025Fine$47,740—
May 1, 2025Fine$12,438—
Feb 5, 2025Fine$72,036—
Feb 5, 2025Payment Denial—Mar 7, 2025 · 33 days
Mar 8, 2024Fine$26,852—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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