Crescent Manor Care Ctrs
312 Crescent Blvd · Bennington, VT · 05201 · 8024471501
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $38,610 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $47,258 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026
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.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2026
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.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026
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.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 2, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
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.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 2, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F November 14, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023
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.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 2, 2024 | Fine | $38,610 |
| July 26, 2023 | Fine | $8,648 |
| July 26, 2023 | Payment Denial | 46 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475033 · certified since July 17, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.