Vermont Veterans' Home
325 North Street · Bennington, VT · 05201 · 8024476510
177 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 11, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 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 April 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 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 April 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 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 January 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 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 December 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 11, 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 475032 · certified since March 13, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.