Menig Nursing Home in Randolph Center, VT was fined $76,500 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Menig Nursing Home (Randolph Center, VT) — $76,500 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Menig Nursing Home in Randolph Center, VT was fined $76,500 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


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


• Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.