Bennington County, Vermont · Nursing home
Bennington Health & Rehab
2 of 5 overall from CMS
2 Blackberry Lane, Bennington, VT 05201
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.10 hours Below the state average of 4.22
- Nursing staff who left in a year 63.8% Above the state average of 55.4%
- Health citations in 3 years 48 5 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $242,044 3 fines
- Certified beds in use 88.2% of 91 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Bennington Health & Rehab is a 91-bed nursing home in Bennington, Vermont (Bennington County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.10 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $242,044 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 91
- Residents per day (average)
- 80.3
- Certified since
- 1973 (53 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Icare Health Network (12 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Bennington Health & Rehab
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 3 fines totaling $242,044 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 63.8%, above the Vermont average of 55.4%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.56 hours per resident per day; the Vermont average is 0.80. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Vermont average 2.9
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
- Staffing 4 of 5 Vermont average 3.3
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
The vertical line marks the Vermont average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.10 h Vermont average 4.22
- Nurse aides 2.60 h Vermont average 2.54
- Licensed practical nurses 0.94 h Vermont average 0.88
- Registered nurses 0.56 h Vermont average 0.80
- All staff, weekends 3.71 h Vermont average 3.66
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Vermont average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover63.8%
- Vermont average55.4%
- Registered nurse turnover44.4%
- Vermont average39.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 48 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 2 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 3 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 27 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 3, 2026: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 32 | 2 |
Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (48)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jul 31, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 2, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 2, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 26, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 26, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 26, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 26, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate foot care.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2024)
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HActual harm, pattern
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 48.
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Fine | $74,620 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Fine | $76,281 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Fine | $91,143 |
Vermont homes averaged 1.3 fines and $90,096 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Vermont
- Size16 of 33 by certified beds
- Vermont average residents per day74.1
- ChainIcare Health Network
- Chain average overall rating2.8 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Bennington County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Bennington Health & Rehab?
Bennington Health & Rehab has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Bennington Health & Rehab have?
Bennington Health & Rehab has 91 certified beds. It averages 80.3 residents per day, about 88.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Bennington Health & Rehab?
The home reports 4.10 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.56 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.
Has Bennington Health & Rehab been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $242,044 in the past three years.
Does Bennington Health & Rehab accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Center for Living & Rehabilitation 145beds 82.9%in use 4.45nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Crescent Manor Care Ctrs 90beds 97.8%in use 3.82nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Vermont Veterans' Home 177beds 47.1%in use –nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Bennington County
Who to call in Vermont
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Vermont.
- Long-term care ombudsman Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project 1-800-889-2047 (ext. 3) A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Protection, Survey and Certification 1-888-700-5330 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Vermont staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 475027. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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