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Mayo Healthcare Inc.

Northfield, Vermont · CCN 475053

16 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2019.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
40
Surveys
16
Harm or worse
1
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file12/16

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
50
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Chain
Independent
County
Washington · rural
Medicare-certified since
1995

CMS ratings

Overall
4
Health inspection
5
Staffing
3
Quality measures
1

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=17, floor 20).

Last survey on record

May 13, 2026

180 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.384.38
Registered-nurse hours per resident day1.01—

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD330.0%E330.0%F440.0%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 10 of the 40 citations on record.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Mayo Healthcare Inc., in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801May 13, 2026

    Based upon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the director of food and nutrition services meets minimum qualification if a qualified dietitian is not employed full-time. Findings include:Per interview with the Dietary Manager on 5/12/26 at 10:30 AM, she stated she has been in the position for 6 months and confirmed she is not certified as a dietary or food service manager and does not meet the educational and experience requirements in the absence of a certification.Per interview with the facility dietician on 5/12/26 at 10:30 AM, she stated she does not work full time. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 7, 2025

    Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety and failed to maintain a sanitary kitchen. Findings include: Per observation of the kitchen on [DATE] at 6:20 AM, the floor was observed to be coated with a sticky substance. There was a food serving station that had dried peas and onions on it. Per observation of the walk-in freezer on [DATE] at approximately 6:30 AM, a container of frozen pesto was dated to be used by [DATE]. Per observation of the walk-in refrigerator there was a bag of pepperoni that had a use by date of [DATE]. There was a bowl of chocolate pudding that had an expiration date of [DATE]. There was a hot dog placed on a plate that had an expiration date of [DATE]. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851May 7, 2025

    Based on interview and record review the facility failed to meet the requirement for Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data submission for the first quarter of the facility's fiscal year 2025, October-December 2024. Findings include: Per record review of the PBJ Data Report for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 provided by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the report identifies areas of concern specific to the facility. The concerns reported for the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year were: failure to submit data for the first quarter, a one-star rating for staffing, excessively low weekend staffing, no registered nurse hours, and failure to have Licensed Nursing Coverage 24 Hours/Day. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 13, 2024

    Per observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an Infection, Prevention, and Control Program (IPCP) that reduces the risk of Residents contracting communicable diseases to the greatest extent possible as evidenced by an IPCP that is not updated annually, a lack of transmission-based precaution signage, and a lack of a water management program for Legionella. Findings include: 1. Per review of the provided IPCP polices and procedures, all policies and procedures had a last revised date in the year 2022. Per interview on 3/13/24 at approximately 12:00 PM, the Administrator confirmed that the facility's IPCP has not been reviewed or updated within the last year as required. 2. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 8, 2023

    Based on record review, observation and interview the facility failed to clean dishes and utensils under sanitary conditions as evidenced by: A review of the dish machine temperature record from December 6, 2022 through February 6, 2023, reveals that on 33 occasions, the wash temperature was recorded as less than 150 degrees. Per observation on February 7, 2023, at 2:15 pm the dishwasher was viewed and noted to be a one-level machine with 2 hoses connected to it, one of which was connected to a container marked Heavy Duty Plus Dish Machine Detergent, the second connected to a container labeled Special Rinse Aid, there are no additional sanitizing agents. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 40 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 13, 2026Standard1 finding
  • May 7, 2025Standard2 findings
  • Mar 13, 2024Standard and complaint6 findings
  • Oct 25, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 8, 2023Standard3 findings
  • Jun 1, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 5, 2022Standard1 finding
  • Mar 23, 2021Complaint2 findings
Show the 8 earlier surveys
  • Dec 24, 2019Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 28, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 26, 2019Standard1 finding · 1 harm
  • May 23, 2018Standard and complaint6 findings
  • Aug 18, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 10, 2015Standard2 findings
  • Feb 5, 2014Complaint6 findings
  • Nov 2, 2011—3 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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