Bennington County, Vermont · Nursing home
Vermont Veterans' Home
1 of 5 overall from CMS
325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day Not reported
- Nursing staff who left in a year 29.2% Below the state average of 55.4%
- Health citations in 3 years 16 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $8,278 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 47.1% of 177 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.
Vermont Veterans' Home is a 177-bed nursing home in Bennington, Vermont (Bennington County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 177
- Residents per day (average)
- 83.3
- Certified since
- 1989 (37 yrs)
Government - State Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
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 Vermont Veterans' Home
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- About 47.1% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Vermont average 2.9
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 Vermont average 3.3
- Quality measures 1 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 Not reported Vermont average 4.22
- Nurse aides Not reported Vermont average 2.54
- Licensed practical nurses Not reported Vermont average 0.88
- Registered nurses Not reported Vermont average 0.80
- All staff, weekends Not reported 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 turnover29.2%
- Vermont average55.4%
- Registered nurse turnover12.5%
- Vermont average39.9%
- Administrators who left1
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 16 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 4 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Mar 11, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 6 | 14 |
Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (16)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance
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GActual 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 · Past Non-Compliance (Feb 27, 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 25, 2026)
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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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2026)
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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 (Apr 25, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Apr 25, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2026)
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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.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 15, 2025)
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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 (Mar 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 15, 2025)
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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 (Mar 29, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 8, 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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 9, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 9, 2023)
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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 (Dec 9, 2023)
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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 (Dec 9, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Fine | $8,278 |
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
- Size1 of 33 by certified beds
- Vermont average residents per day74.1
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilBoth
- Homes in Bennington County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Vermont Veterans' Home?
Vermont Veterans' Home has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 1.
How many beds does Vermont Veterans' Home have?
Vermont Veterans' Home has 177 certified beds. It averages 83.3 residents per day, about 47.1% of its certified beds.
Has Vermont Veterans' Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years.
Does Vermont Veterans' Home 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
- 2 of 5 Bennington Health & Rehab 91beds 88.2%in use 4.10nurse 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 475032. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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