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Washington County, Vermont · Nursing home

Woodridge Nursing Home

2 of 5 overall from CMS

142 Woodridge Drive, Barre, VT 05641

Call (802) 371-4700Directions

At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Woodridge Nursing Home is a 153-bed nursing home in Barre, Vermont (Washington County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.94 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $21,453 in the past three years.

Certified beds
153
Residents per day (average)
140.6
Certified since
1993 (33 yrs)

Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of University of Vermont Health Network (3 homes)Located in a hospitalCMS abuse citation icon: Yes

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings. Flags are shown as published by CMS; see Medicare.gov Care Compare for their definitions.

Questions to ask Woodridge Nursing Home

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $21,453 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. The latest standard inspection (Sep 12, 2025) cited 16 health deficiencies; the Vermont average is 8.1. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Nursing staff turnover is 62.6%, above the Vermont average of 55.4%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Vermont average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Vermont average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 32 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 11 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Sep 23, 2025: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Sep 12, 2025160
Nov 6, 2024111
Aug 23, 202352

Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (32)

  1. GActual harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  3. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  11. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2025)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2025)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2025)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 15, 2024)

  21. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

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

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2024)

  22. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2024)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2024)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2024)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2024)

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What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Jul 24, 2025Fine$21,453
Oct 27, 2023Payment Denial31 days

Vermont homes averaged 1.3 fines and $90,096 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

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Compared within Vermont

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Woodridge Nursing Home?

Woodridge Nursing Home has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Woodridge Nursing Home have?

Woodridge Nursing Home has 153 certified beds. It averages 140.6 residents per day, about 91.9% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Woodridge Nursing Home?

The home reports 4.94 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.25 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.

Has Woodridge Nursing Home been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $21,453 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does Woodridge Nursing Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 475045. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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