Map showing the location of Bennington Health & Rehab in Bennington, Vermont
2 Blackberry Lane, Bennington, VT, 05201

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating

Where it ranks

  • VermontLowest tier among peers33 rated homes · average 2.9★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.9 vs VT avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★−0.1 vs VT avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★+0.1 vs VT avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Special Focus Facility candidateThis facility is on the CMS candidate list for the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it is among the poorest-performing facilities in its state on recent inspections.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersVT avg2.9★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 34% of peersVT avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 38% of peersVT avg2.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.01hrsAbove only 44% of peersVT avg4.30Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.60hrsAbove only 28% of peersVT avg0.81Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better68%Above only 26% of peersVT avg60%RN turnover63%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$167,424Above only 12% of peersVT avg$92,065Fines · denials2 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
77citations
13inspection dates
4actual harm (G–I)
4immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Jul 16, 2025most recent

Citations by monthOct 2022 – Jul 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Jul 16, 20253 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Aug 15, 2025
  2. F584Honor 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 RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2025
  3. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Mar 25, 20254 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$76,281
  1. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Mar 26, 2025
  2. F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Mar 26, 2025
  3. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningJ · isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2025
  4. F758Implement 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 ServiceJ · isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2025
Oct 23, 20242 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2024
  2. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Nov 13, 2024
Jul 5, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 6, 2024
  2. F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 6, 2024
  3. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 6, 2024
May 2, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2024
Feb 27, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F687Provide appropriate foot care.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 19, 2024
Nov 1, 202325 citationsCycle 2worst H · actual harm$91,143
  1. F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  2. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  3. 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  4. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  5. F585Honor 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.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  6. F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  7. F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  8. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  9. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  10. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  11. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  12. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  13. F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  14. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  15. F742Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  16. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  17. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceH · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  18. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  19. F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  20. F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  21. F656Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  22. F657Develop 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 PlanningE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  23. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  24. F808Ensure 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.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
  25. F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
Aug 23, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F657Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2023
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2023
Jul 28, 20235 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 25, 2023
  2. F584Honor 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 RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 25, 2023
  3. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 25, 2023
  4. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023
  5. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2023
Jun 21, 20231 citationCycle 3worst B · minimal potential harm
  1. F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Quality of Life and CareB · patternCorrection pending
Apr 14, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected May 1, 2023
  2. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 1, 2023
Feb 10, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2023
  2. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2023
Oct 14, 202226 citationsCycle 3worst L · immediate jeopardy
  1. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareH · patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  3. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  4. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareH · patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  5. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  6. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  7. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesL · widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  8. F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  9. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  10. F761Ensure 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 ServiceF · widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  11. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  12. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  13. F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  14. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  15. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  16. F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationF · widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  17. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlL · widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  18. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  19. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  20. F584Honor 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 RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  21. F585Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  22. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  23. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  24. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  25. F656Develop 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 PlanningH · patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
  26. F657Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.01hrsAbove only 44% of peers−0.29 vs VT avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.60hrsAbove only 28% of peers−0.21 vs VT avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.89hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.52hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.40hrs
  • Vermont average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better68%Above only 26% of peersVT avg 60%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only63%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy100 certified beds · ~80 residents a day80%Above only 27% of peersVT avg 84%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $167,424In fines
  • 2Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $92,065VT avg in fines
Above only 12% of peersFewer fines than 12% of rated homes in Vermont

Actions on record

  1. Mar 25, 2025Civil money penalty$76,281
  2. Nov 1, 2023Civil money penalty$91,143

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Icare Health Network12 facilities in the chain3.0★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Rural
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Bennington Care Center, LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Plaza Investment Trust
Operational or managerial control
  • Bennington Care Center, LLC
  • Bennington Health Management LLC
  • Icare Health Management LLC
  • Allison Breault
  • Jesper Brickley
  • Tabitha Davis-Barron
  • Cindy Dix
  • Jaime Faucher
  • +2 more

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 475027 · 2 Blackberry Lane, Bennington, VT, 05201.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Vermont and Bennington County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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