Vernon Green Nursing Home faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 50/100. The facility ranks in the 62th percentile among Vermont nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Vernon Green Nursing Home provides above-average staffing with 4.56 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent CMS inspections identified 40 deficiencies at Vernon Green Nursing Home, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.56 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.78 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 3.07 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 4.09 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.64 | 0.7 | Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0600 Severity DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Jan 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0758 Severity EImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psyOct 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0656 Severity DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Oct 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0657 Severity DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Oct 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0658 Severity DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Oct 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 2.6% | 4.5% | Better |
| Falls with major injury | 10.0% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 28.7% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 8.3% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 25.8% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 4.5% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 37.8% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $87,896
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 50 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -8 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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