Windsor County, Vermont · Nursing home
Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont
4 of 5 overall from CMS
8 Gill Terrace, Ludlow, VT 05149
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.51 hours Below the state average of 4.22
- Nursing staff who left in a year 20.5% Below the state average of 55.4%
- Health citations in 3 years 24 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 90.4% of 46 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.
Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont is a 46-bed nursing home in Ludlow, Vermont (Windsor County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.51 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day (average)
- 41.6
- Certified since
- 1995 (31 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
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.
Questions to ask Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.11 hours per resident on weekends against 3.51 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 Vermont average 2.9
- Health inspections 4 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 3.51 h Vermont average 4.22
- Nurse aides 2.34 h Vermont average 2.54
- Licensed practical nurses 0.17 h Vermont average 0.88
- Registered nurses 0.99 h Vermont average 0.80
- All staff, weekends 3.11 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 turnover20.5%
- Vermont average55.4%
- Registered nurse turnover0.0%
- Vermont average39.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 24 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 6 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 10 | 3 |
Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (24)
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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 (Mar 31, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Mar 31, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)
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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 (Mar 31, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)
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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 (Mar 31, 2026)
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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 (Aug 31, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 31, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 9, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 9, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)
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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 (Apr 25, 2025)
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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 (Jan 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Feb 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 22, 2024)
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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 (Feb 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 22, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 22, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
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
- Size26 of 33 by certified beds
- Vermont average residents per day74.1
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Windsor County3
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont?
Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont have?
Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont has 46 certified beds. It averages 41.6 residents per day, about 90.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont?
The home reports 3.51 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.99 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.
Has Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont 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
- – not rated Springfield Health & Rehab 102beds 69.8%in use 3.88nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Cedar Hill Health Care Center 39beds 87.9%in use 4.97nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Elm Wood Center at Claremont 68beds 85.6%in use 3.18nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Windsor 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 475052. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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