--- title: "Vermont Nursing Home Abuse Toolkit: Know Your Rights" url: "https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/research/know-your-state-rights/vermont/" description: "Look up VT nursing home inspection stats, resident rights laws, abuse hotlines, and how long you have to file a lawsuit." --- Know Your State's Nursing Home Rights Every state has its own laws, watchdog agencies, and deadlines. Pick your state to see who regulates its nursing homes, what rights residents have, and exactly how to report abuse. # Vermont at a Glance National Safety Standing Rank #36 of 51 33 Total Homes 10 Serious Deficiencies 28 Infection-Related Deficiencies $3.05M in Penalties 9 Payment Suspensions 0.80 Avg RN Hours Per Resident / Day ### Resident Protection Strength State Oversight Moderate Staffing Requirements Moderate Penalties for Violations Moderate Access to Legal Help Strong The Division of Licensing and Protection licenses, regulates, and surveys Vermont nursing homes and investigates complaints of poor care. - Licenses and surveys Vermont nursing homes - Runs the facility complaint line: 1-888-700-5330 - Facility obligations and grievance info must be posted on every floor [Visit the state agency site →](https://dlp.vermont.gov/) ### Deadlines to Take Legal Action PERSONAL INJURY 3 years Typically runs from the date of injury or discovery. [Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/) WRONGFUL DEATH 2 years Generally runs from the date of death and is filed for the spouse and next of kin. [Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/) Regulatory & Industry Standards: Our information is based on guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), state health departments, and peer-reviewed research. We also refer to state Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, which investigate complaints and advocate for residents.