All citations for Vermont Healthcare Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 24, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 111 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 24, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.