Thompson House Nursing Home
Brattleboro, VT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 475050) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $112,499
Phone: (802) 254-4977 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Thompson House Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Thompson House Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.1%.
Thompson House Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $112,499.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has shown a pattern of persistently poor performance and is under increased inspection.
About this facility
Thompson House Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, certified since July 1995. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 43 certified beds, with an average of 38.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Thompson House holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88. The facility's health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. Its quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.95, including 0.98 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $112,499.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
CMS has designated Thompson House as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program. This designation identifies facilities that CMS has determined show a pattern of persistently poor performance in inspections, placing them under increased scrutiny and inspection frequency compared to other nursing homes.
No chain ownership information was provided for this facility, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measures for Thompson House Nursing Home directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Thompson House has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Thompson House is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 56.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $112,499.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, but CMS has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program due to a history of poor performance.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Thompson House has 43 certified beds with an average of 38.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Thompson House is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (1 out of 5 here), quality measures (4 out of 5), and staffing (4 out of 5), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 802-254-4977 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 802-254-4977 to arrange a visit and review its inspection history on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/475050?state=VT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.