Based on staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to protect and promote the rights of 1 of 4 residents in the applicable sample (Resident #4). The facility failed to treat Resident #4 with respect and dignity and in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing the resident's individuality. Findings include: Per review of written witness and alleged perpetrator statements, on (MONTH) 24, 2019, Resident #4 was observed having behaviors and being disruptive. The resident has a written care plan in place addressing these behaviors. …
F550 citations in Vermont
Resident rights and dignity · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Vermont cites F550 more often than its own record predicts
1.05 times the share F550 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in Vermont in 2025, this is the portion that was F550.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Vermont surveyors wrote
F550 findings written in Vermont, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident was treated with dignity for 1 of 27 sampled residents (Resident #41). This is a repeat deficiency for this facility, with the violation cited during a previous partial survey, dated 11/13/25. Findings include:1.) Per interview on 6/15/2026 at approximately 11:28 AM, Licensed Nurse Aide (LNA) #1 was asked to bring Resident #41 to their room to speak in private. LNA #1 stated that the resident only answers the same things over and over again and is not all there. …
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident has the right to self-determination and access to persons and services outside of the facility by locking all doors to the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and not having a current policy and procedure that ensures residents are systematically assessed and given the ability to exercise their rights as a citizen (or resident) of the United States to make personal choices about going outside without interference. This has the potential to affect all residents of the facility and all visitors, including family, legal representatives, and advocates. Findings include: Per observation on 4/21/2025 at 10:15 AM, the survey team approached the facility's entrances from the main parking area. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Vermont citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.75% | 1.33× |
| 2024 | 3.81% | 1.74× |
| 2025 | 2.24% | 1.05× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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