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Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Q: Are your facilities Medicare and Medicaid certified?

    A: Vernon Green Nursing Home is a skilled nursing care facility licensed by the State of Vermont and certified to provide care that is covered by Medicare. The Green and The Hall are both licensed to care for persons who qualify to receive benefits from the Medicaid Choices for Care Long-Term Care program. (See Number 5.) Services rendered in The Birches are not covered, as it is an independent living facility.

  2. Q: Is there an entrance fee charged when applying to The Green?

    A: No. Unlike some health care and retirement centers, our facilities do not require any entrance fees or payments when you take up residency. Charges are billed monthly. Security deposits equal to one month's rent are required at The Hall and The Birches.

  3. Q: Do I have to provide financial information when applying?

    A: The Hall and The Birches are facilities that were constructed with government assistance. Eligibility for residency is based partly on one's annual income, as are monthly rent charges, at those facilities. Therefore, we must request asset and income information from applicants to determine eligibility and to calculate monthly charges. The Green does require financial data to determine the Medicaid benefits and nursing care programs that will serve you best.

  4. Q: Must one belong to a particular religion or church group?

    A: No. While our organization is affiliated historically with the Advent Christian General Conference of America, there are no requirements that residents, staff or children subscribe to any particular religious creed or denomination.

  5. Q: What happens if I run out of money?

    A: Before taking up residency, we ask that you evaluate your financial resources to ensure that you will be able to meet monthly rent and ancillary charges. The Green and The Hall are both Medicaid approved facilities. Medicaid will provide for those residents whose financial resources are depleted and meet the Choices for Care need eligibility requirements. We will be glad to review your situation with you at the time of application. Applications to the Medicaid Choices for Care program can be carried out by a resident's responsible party at the local state office.

  6. Q: What do I need to know about Choices for Care?

    A: Choices for Care is the state of Vermont's Medicaid program that provides eligible residents with long-term care services in the setting of their choice. Please call for more information.

  7. Q: Does Vernon have business, medical and banking services in town?

    A: Vernon is a rural town in southern Vermont. Most residents travel to Brattleboro, a sizable town 7 miles north, for all their personal and business needs. There is also a town bus that provides scheduled transportation to Brattleboro during the week.

  8. Q: Is there a waiting list?

    A: Most of the time there is a wait for a vacancy at our facilities. The length of the wait depends on where you are applying and type of living quarters in which you are interested. Available units or a general estimate of waiting time can be given to you at the time of application.

  9. Q: How much does it cost to live there?

    A: Charges vary according to the facility in which you are interested. A rate sheet for each facility will be provided at your request.

  10. Q: What other expenses can I anticipate besides the daily/monthly charge?

    A: "Ancillary" charges as they are called depend on the facility you are interested in. A particular list of ancillary charges for each facility can be furnished upon request. In general, however, charges for a private telephone, guest meals and cable television programming represent most of the ancillary charges you would receive if you chose them. In most cases, there is no charge for transportation; however, please call for details.

  11. Q: Am I able to move between facilities on the grounds if needed?

    A: Yes. The purpose of a multilevel retirement center is to provide for the needs of residents as they change without having to move to another location.

  12. Q: Must I have a car to live there?

    A: While having a car is not a requirement for residency, most people find it essential at The Birches where the independent living arrangement requires the ability to shop on one's own. At The Hall, there is less need for a vehicle since meals and transportation services are provided.

  13. Q: Do I need a physician?

    A: A qualified Brattleboro-area physician's referral is needed for admission to The Green and The Hall. If needed, we can refer a physician to you.

  14. Q: What is your privacy policy?

    A: To review our policy, click here.

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What They Say

  • “ The patient and loving way that everyone has is contagious. Thank you all. ”

    -- The Bologan Family

  • “ I appreciate so much your arranging things for me so that I could get therapy at Vernon Green. My needs were attended to very professionally by your staff. I thank the Lord for your kind and compassionate heart as you faithfully lead the work of Vernon Home. ”

    -- Bill

  • “ Lee, Dwight and I want to express to you and your entire staff how amazed we were at the dignity and care afforded to Dad… I have never had a family member in a nursing home. I count our experience at Vernon Green as one of my greatest blessings! ”

    -- Betsy

  • “ Words cannot say how much we appreciate your loving care for Mom, Grandma, Grammie. You all truly became her extended family. You brought out a social and spunky side of her that would have been missed by so many if we had tried to care for her at home. ”

    -- Mike & Jeanne Mears

  • “ My family would like to express our love and gratitude for all the fantastic care you all provided for my mom. ”

    -- Ralph & Family

  • “ I was just there for two months following a fractured ankle and the Rehab was excellent. I will also say that the complete staff from all departments were so friendly and helpful I would go back in a minute if I needed that service again. Thanks everyone! ”

    -- Donna F.

  • “ We would like to say “Thank You” for all the care of Ann Mosier!! ”

    -- Gertrude Potash & Ellen Williams

  • “ They hug me frequently. Those hugs restore life to my soul. That other nursing home in Connecticut was fine but the care here is hundreds of times better. ”

    -- Clara Stone, resident

  • “ Thank you so much for all the wonderful, loving care you all showed our mom. You all were such a blessing to us as well as to Mom! ”

    -- Leta Wilkinson

  • “ We cannot thank all of you enough for the care you gave to Annie Gregor. You treated her like family. ”

    -- Lynn & Roy Gregor

  • “ You all went out of your way to attend to my needs and make my stay very pleasant. You never complained about complying with all the protocols when I was in quarantine. Many blessings to each of you as you continue in your ministry of caring. ”

    -- Bill Monroe

  • “ I would be grateful if you would express our appreciation to all the staff who made my dad’s stay comfortable and peaceful. Every staff member we encountered made us feel like we were loved, accepted and part of your Vernon family. The care given to my dad was excellent, compassionate and dignified. ”

    -- Rev. Dwight S. Dean

  • “ You are all very compassionate and caring. We appreciate all that you did. ”

    -- Ruth Tripp and family

  • “ For everything you've done for Larry, for being the special people that you are... thank you so very much. ”

    -- Sue Longe & Family

  • “ As many of you know, my mom is not one to sugarcoat anything… in fact, she can be the first to complain… my mom regularly says that she is so grateful to be cared for by such a loving group of people. ”

    -- Lynna Jackson, daughter of Clara Stone

  • “ Thank you so much for everything! ”

    -- Patti Newton

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