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Bennington Health & Rehab
2 Blackberry Lane, Bennington, VT 05201
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bennington Health & Rehab, in Bennington, Vermont, is certified for 91 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Icare Health Network chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Vermont median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 9, 32 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 52.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.9.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $242K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Vermont median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 63.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bennington Co. median | Vermont median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 48 | 35 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 52.7 | 28.9 | 21.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.8% | 63.8% | 58.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $242,044 | $57,038 | $38,610 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 33 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Vermont average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Dec 2025, 23 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×2 H ×1 D ×25 E ×12 F ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0758 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0726 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Jul 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 5 Jul 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 5 Jul 2024 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | H | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0585 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0625 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 23 Aug 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 23 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | Fine | $74,620 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Fine | $76,281 | |
| 1 Nov 2023 | Fine | $91,143 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Vermont average. Turnover: nursing staff 63.8%, RNs 44.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Vermont median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.3% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.2% | 17.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.5% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Bennington Care Center, Llc. Chain: Icare Health Network (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington Care Center, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/12/2024 |
| Active Investments LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Lifecare Advisors LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Plaza Investment Trust | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Procare Advisors LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Vantage Capital Investors LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Plaza Investment Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 43% | 09/12/2024 |
| Noble Investment Trust | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Bennington Care Center, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Bennington Health Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Icare Health Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Active Investments LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Apex Advisors | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
| Bennington Health Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Bennington Realty Investments LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Executive Advisors, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
| Icare Health Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Lifecare Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/25/2025 |
| Noble Investment Trust | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Orchard Capital Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Plaza Investment Trust | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Sterling Capital Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
| Vantage Capital Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Bennington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Living & Rehabilitationabuse icon | Bennington | 145 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 24.1 | $57K | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Crescent Manor Care Ctrs | Bennington | 90 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 28.9 | $39K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Vermont Veterans' Home | Bennington | 177 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 9.0 | $8K | 9 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Bennington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bennington Health & Rehab been cited for?
48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Vermont median is 24 per facility.
Has Bennington Health & Rehab been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $242K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bennington Health & Rehab compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Vermont median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bennington Health & Rehab?
It is part of the Icare Health Network chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bennington Care Center, LLC, Active Investments LLC and Lifecare Advisors LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bennington Health & Rehab last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.