Maple Lane Nursing Home
60 Maple Lane, Barton, VT 05822 · Orleans County · (802) 754-8575
71 certified beds, about 65 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 475042 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 29, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Vermont average is 7.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since January 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.34 hours per resident per day, against 4.22 across Vermont and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.31 of those hours.
61.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Vermont average 55.4%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
901/24
104/25
304/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 13 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
5E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
April 29, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment throughout the second floor of the building for 1 of 2 floors related to flooring and odor control.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were removed from 1 of 1 sampled medication storage rooms and 1 of 2 sampled medication carts. The facility also failed to ensure medication carts remained locked when unattended during three observations.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide the resident with an environment free of physical restraints for 1 (Resident #36) of 3 residents in the sample.
April 16, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) without assistance receives the proper level of assistance for 2 of 18 sampled residents (Resident #8 and Resident #20) related to nail care.
January 31, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a sufficient number of skilled licensed nurses, nurse aides, and other nursing personnel to provide care and respond to each resident's basic needs and individual needs as required by the resident's diagnoses, medical condition, plan of care, and facility assessment.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff with appropriate competencies and skill sets to care for the resident's needs for 7 of 8 staff in the applicable sample. Findings Include: On 1/31/24 at 8:10 AM, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was observed doffing (removing) personal protective equipment (PPE) after administering medications and obtaining Vital Signs of a resident with COVID-19. The LPN stood in the open doorway of the resident's room and removed her gloves, first touching her soiled gown with her bare hands. S/he then removed the gown, placing her contaminated equipment between her knees while she put her soiled gown in a plastic bag. She then carried the contaminated equipment to the medication cart, placed it on the clean cart, and opened the cart's drawers without cleaning her hands. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased upon observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement infection control measures related to transmission-based precautions regarding 1 staff member and 2 residents [Res.#43 & Res.#65] of 28 sampled residents on transmission-based precautions, and related to wound care treatment for 1 resident [Res. #219] of 1 sampled resident with identified wounds.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that the residents maintained the right to a dignified existence related to providing privacy during incontinence care for 1 of 27 residents sampled. (Resident #7).
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide weekly showers based on resident preference for 1 of 27 residents sampled (Resident #22).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to develop and implement a care plan related to a leg brace and to foot care for 2 of 27 residents sampled.(Resident #26 and Resident #219)
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents received proper treatment and care to maintain good foot health for 1 of 27 residents sampled. (Resident # 219)
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to assess the residents' expressions or indications of distress to determine if services were needed for 1 of 5 sampled residents. (Resident # 25) Per record review, Resident # 25 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the following diagnoses: post-traumatic stress disorder and vascular dementia. A nursing note dated 1/5/24 indicated Resident #25 voiced that s/he would like to die by suicide, a plan was not identified, and the nursing supervisor was to contact Resident #25's counselor for assistance. A review of her/his care plan indicates Staff will either stay with [Resident #25] or monitor [him/her] closely during times of triggered flashbacks and fear to return [him/her] to a sense of safety and calm. Staff should utilize a gentle approach to re-orienting [him/her] back to the present. [...]
- C Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record reviews, the facility failed to complete performance reviews of every nurse aide at least once every 12 months. It also failed to provide in-service education based on the outcome of these reviews for 3 of the 4 sampled records. Findings Include: Record review indicates that of the applicable sample 3 Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA), they did not have annual performance evaluations and did not receive subsequent in-service education based on the performance review. An interview on 1/31/2024 at approximately 1:55 PM with the Director of Nursing and the Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed they were behind on performance evaluations; they stated they were giving in-services as they could but were not applying them to performance evaluations.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on April 29, 2026.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.34 | 4.22 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.31 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.59 | 3.66 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.77 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.26 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 61.1% | 55.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.25 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.64 on weekdays and 3.59 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 16.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.71 in April to June 2025 to 4.34 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.34 | 0.31 | 4.64 | 3.59 | 16.9% | 0 of 90 | 65 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.49 | 0.33 | 4.83 | 3.62 | 21.1% | 0 of 92 | 67 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.90 | 0.35 | 5.29 | 3.90 | 20.5% | 10 of 92 | 66 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.71 | 0.42 | 5.08 | 3.79 | 29.3% | 0 of 91 | 62 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Vermont, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.25 | 0.79 | 4.47 | 3.71 | 23.2% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Vermont | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 33.6 | 19.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 28.4 | 17.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.2 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.9 | 22.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 35.4 | 17.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: KINGDOM REHAB CENTER, LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis E Cheney Jr Estate | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 02/01/2024 |
| Russell, Patricia | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 10/20/2003 | |
| Community National Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 03/31/2010 | |
| Russell, Patricia | 5% or greater security interest | Individual | 10/20/2003 | |
| Russell, Patricia | Corporate director | Individual | 10/20/2003 | |
| Atwood, Dale | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/15/2024 | |
| Bergeron, Travis | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/23/2025 | |
| Cummings, Holly | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/11/2025 | |
| Rice, Warren | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/11/2025 | |
| Russell, Patricia | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/20/2003 | |
| Bergeron, Travis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/23/2025 | |
| Fatigati, Maria | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/23/2025 | |
| Russell, Patricia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/20/2003 | |
| Russell, Patricia | General partnership interest | Individual | 10/01/1999 | |
| Francis E Cheney Jr Estate | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/2024 | |
| Atwood, Dale | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2024 | |
| Bergeron, Travis | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/23/2025 | |
| Cummings, Holly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/12/2024 | |
| Fatigati, Maria | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/23/2025 | |
| Rice, Warren | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/11/2025 | |
| Russell, Patricia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/20/2003 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 29, 2026: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 31, 2024: "Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 29, 2026: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.59 hours per resident per day, below the Vermont average of 3.66.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Union House Nursing Home Glover, 8.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Bel Aire Center Newport, 10.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Greensboro Nursing Home Greensboro, 15 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Pines Rehab & Health Center Lyndonville, 21.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
Vermont contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Vermont. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection, Survey and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project, Vermont Legal Aid, 1-800-889-2047. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Vermont DLP Survey Statements (Find Survey Results), where Vermont publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Maple Lane Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Maple Lane Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Maple Lane Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 29, 2026. The Vermont average is 7.9.
- Has Maple Lane Nursing Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Maple Lane Nursing Home accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Maple Lane Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers. Legal business name: KINGDOM REHAB CENTER, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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