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Bennington County, Vermont · Nursing home

Center for Living & Rehabilitation

2 of 5 overall from CMS

160 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT 05201

Call (802) 447-1547Directions

At a glance

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Center for Living & Rehabilitation is a 145-bed nursing home in Bennington, Vermont (Bennington County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.45 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $57,038 in the past three years.

Certified beds
145
Residents per day (average)
120.2
Certified since
1986 (40 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Allaire Health Services (20 homes)CMS abuse citation icon: Yes

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. Flags are shown as published by CMS; see Medicare.gov Care Compare for their definitions.

Questions to ask Center for Living & Rehabilitation

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $57,038 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 57.6%, above the Vermont average of 55.4%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 3.82 hours per resident on weekends against 4.45 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

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.

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.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 35 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 18 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Dec 16, 2025: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Apr 8, 202670
Apr 30, 2025101
Mar 27, 2024186

Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (35)

  1. 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.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)

  2. 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 (Jan 30, 2026)

  3. 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 (Jan 30, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Complaint inspection · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

  5. GActual harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

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  1. GActual harm, isolated

    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 (Jan 30, 2026)

  2. 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 date of correction (Oct 8, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2025)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2025)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2025)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Feb 19, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 20, 2025)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Feb 19, 2025)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  16. 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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (May 9, 2024)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  23. 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.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

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What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Dec 16, 2025Fine$57,038

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.

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Compared within Vermont

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Center for Living & Rehabilitation?

Center for Living & Rehabilitation 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 4.

How many beds does Center for Living & Rehabilitation have?

Center for Living & Rehabilitation has 145 certified beds. It averages 120.2 residents per day, about 82.9% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Center for Living & Rehabilitation?

The home reports 4.45 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.66 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.

Has Center for Living & Rehabilitation been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $57,038 in the past three years.

Does Center for Living & Rehabilitation accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 475029. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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