Vernon Green Nursing Home

Nursing Home · Vernon, VT

CMS overall rating 3/5 Abuse citation Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number475008

This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

61 Greenway Drive
Vernon, VT 05354
Windham County

Phone: (802) 254-6041
ZIP code: 05354 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds: 60
Residents per day: 53.3 (89% occupied)
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Legal name: Vernon Advent Christian Home, INC.
Medicare certified since: January 1, 1967
Participates in: Medicare and Medicaid
Council: Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 2.9

Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 3.3

Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 2.8

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing: 4.44 (state 4.22 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 1.06 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.85 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.53 (state 2.54 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.78 (state 3.66 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 36.2 (state 55.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 25.0 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: January 14, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 14.0 (state 8.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 3
Citations on record (3 years): 45 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-06-04	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Past Non-Compliance
2026-06-04	Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. F0729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Past Non-Compliance
2026-01-14	Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. F0923 · Environmental Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-14	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-02-25
2024-10-30	Implement 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-15
2024-10-30	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-07-26
2024-10-30	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-15
2024-10-30	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-15
2024-10-30	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-15
2024-10-30	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-15
2024-10-30	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-15
2023-12-04	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G Actual harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G Actual harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Establish 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. F0837 · Administration Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Employ 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. F0840 · Administration Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Have 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. F0843 · Administration Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-12-04	Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. F0944 · Administration Deficiencies	C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-06
2023-10-04	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-25
2023-10-04	Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-25

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $87,896 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2023-12-04	Payment Denial	42 days payment denial
2023-12-04	Fine	$87,896

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Dickey, Kari (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ellis, M Bradford (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mousseau, Corby (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Burks, Bruce (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ellis, M Bradford (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Goodwin, Alfred (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jewitt, Judy (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Mousseau, Corby (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dickey, Kari (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ellis, M Bradford (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mousseau, Corby (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Vernon Green Nursing Home?

Vernon Green Nursing Home has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Vermont.

How many beds does Vernon Green Nursing Home have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 53 residents per day.

Has Vernon Green Nursing Home been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $87,896 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Vernon Green Nursing Home?

(802) 254-6041. The facility is located at 61 Greenway Drive, Vernon, VT 05354.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.