F697 in Vermont. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Vermont cites F697 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.23×
1.23 times the share F697 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Vermont citations0.96%
Of every deficiency written in Vermont in 2025, this is the portion that was F697.
Vermont0.96%
National0.78%
Share of all citations that were F697.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Vermont surveyors wrote
F697 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.
H · Actual harm, patternOctober 18, 2024
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide pain management that met professional standards for 4 of 7 sampled residents by not recognizing pain or evaluating existing pain and the causes (Resident #1) and revise a resident's care plan to address and manage pain (Residents #1, #3, #5, and #6). As a result, Resident #1 had a pattern of significant, untreated pain. Findings include:
Per record review, Resident #1 has diagnoses that include morbid obesity, type 2 diabetes, and history of uterine cancer. A 7/23/24 Nurse Practitioner note reveals that Resident #1 was transferred from the facility to the hospital on 7/11/24 for symptoms of a CVA (stroke). …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedDecember 30, 2025
Based upon observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate pain control was provided for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #1). Findings include:Per record review, Resident #1 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that include chronic pain syndrome and osteoarthritis (a diagnosis affecting joint cartilage causing pain swelling and stiffness of the affected joints). Resident #1 has a BIMS [Brief Interview for Mental Status] score of 14, dated 10/7/25, indicating cognitive function is intact.Per observation on 12/30/2025 at 3:10 PM, Resident #1 vocalized with increased volume help. At 3:13 PM, LNA (Licensed Nursing Assistant) #1 entered the room. Resident #1 stated that they wanted to get into bed and that their back hurt. …
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