Windham County, Vermont · Nursing home
Thompson House Nursing Home
1 of 5 overall from CMS
80 Maple Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.95 hours Above the state average of 4.22
- Nursing staff who left in a year 56.1% Above the state average of 55.4%
- Health citations in 3 years 7 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $112,499 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 89.5% of 43 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Thompson House Nursing Home is a 43-bed nursing home in Brattleboro, Vermont (Windham County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.95 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $112,499 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 43
- Residents per day (average)
- 38.5
- Certified since
- 1995 (31 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate
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 Thompson House Nursing Home
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as "SFF Candidate" in its Special Focus Facility program. What is the improvement plan, and what has changed so far?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $112,499 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 56.1%, above the Vermont average of 55.4%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Vermont average 2.9
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
- Staffing 4 of 5 Vermont average 3.3
- Quality measures 4 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
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.
- All nursing staff 4.95 h Vermont average 4.22
- Nurse aides 2.95 h Vermont average 2.54
- Licensed practical nurses 1.02 h Vermont average 0.88
- Registered nurses 0.98 h Vermont average 0.80
- All staff, weekends 4.22 h Vermont average 3.66
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.
- Nursing staff turnover56.1%
- Vermont average55.4%
- Registered nurse turnover40.0%
- Vermont average39.9%
- Administrators who left2
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 4 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Dec 9, 2025: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 3 | 0 |
Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (7)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Complaint inspection · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 7, 2026)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 7, 2026)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 7, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)
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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 (Nov 1, 2023)
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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 (Nov 1, 2023)
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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 (Nov 1, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Fine | $112,499 |
Vermont homes averaged 1.3 fines and $90,096 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Vermont
- Size28 of 33 by certified beds
- Vermont average residents per day74.1
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Windham County3
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Thompson House Nursing Home?
Thompson House Nursing Home has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Thompson House Nursing Home have?
Thompson House Nursing Home has 43 certified beds. It averages 38.5 residents per day, about 89.5% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Thompson House Nursing Home?
The home reports 4.95 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.98 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.
Has Thompson House Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $112,499 in the past three years.
Does Thompson House 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.
Nearest nursing homes
- 5 of 5 Pine Heights at Brattleboro Center for Nursing & R 80beds 96.4%in use 3.75nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Vernon Green Nursing Home 60beds 88.8%in use 4.44nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Cheshire County Home 150beds 74.3%in use 4.49nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Windham County
Who to call in Vermont
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Vermont.
- Long-term care ombudsman Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project 1-800-889-2047 (ext. 3) A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Protection, Survey and Certification 1-888-700-5330 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Vermont staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 475050. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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