Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation in Colchester, VT was fined $161,106 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation (Colchester, VT) — $161,106 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation in Colchester, VT was fined $161,106 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.


• Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


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


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.