Thompson House Nursing Home
80 Maple Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301 · (802) 254-4977
Non profit - Corporation · 43 certified beds
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Thompson House Nursing Home has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 0 citations (the Vermont average is 7.9). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $112,499 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 18, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 9, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 9, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.December 9, 2025 · F0919 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 8, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $112,499December 9, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Vermont average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.95 | 4.22 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.98 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.02 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.95 | 2.54 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 56.1% | 55.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 43 |
| Average residents per day | 38.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Pine Heights at Brattleboro Center for Nursing & R Brattleboro · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Vernon Green Nursing Home Vernon · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Thompson House Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.