Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality Rating- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
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 point2★−0.9 vs VT avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−2.1 vs VT avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+1.1 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.
- Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 16% of peersVT avg2.9★U.S. avg2.8★
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.
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 turnover1★Lowest tier among peersVT avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
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.
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 assessments4★Above 75% of peersVT avg2.9★U.S. avg3.6★
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.
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 staff3.49hrsLowest tier among peersVT avg4.30Benchmark4.10
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
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 only0.56hrsAbove only 16% of peersVT avg0.81Benchmark0.75
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
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 better59%Above 58% of peersVT avg60%RN turnover29%
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
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$0Above 67% of peersVT avg$92,065Fines · denials0 · 0
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cyclesCitations by monthFeb 2023 – Dec 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
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Dec 30, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrection pending
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrection pending
- F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrection pending
Dec 16, 2025Cycle 1worst G · actual harm
- 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 ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2026
- 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 PlanningG · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2026
Aug 28, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2025
Jun 30, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Cycle 1worst E · no actual harm
- F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
- 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 Jun 13, 2025
- 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 ServiceE · patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Feb 12, 2025Cycle 1worst E · no actual harm
- 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 Feb 19, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- 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 Feb 19, 2025
Mar 27, 2024Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024
- F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024
- 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 9, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024
- F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024
- 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 May 9, 2024
- 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 May 9, 2024
- 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 May 9, 2024
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024
- F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024
- 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 ServiceE · patternCorrected May 9, 2024
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024
- F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected May 9, 2024
Sep 25, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2023
- 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 Oct 23, 2023
- F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2023
Mar 2, 2023Cycle 3worst F · no actual harm
- F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.Infection ControlC · widespreadCorrected Apr 16, 2023
- F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Apr 16, 2023
- F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.AdministrationC · widespreadCorrected Apr 16, 2023
- F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Apr 16, 2023
- 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 Apr 16, 2023
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 31, 2023
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 16, 2023
- F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 16, 2023
Feb 13, 2023Cycle 3worst C · minimal potential harm
- F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Resident RightsB · patternCorrection pending
- F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrection pending
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.49hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only0.56hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.92hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours2.01hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.84hrs
- Vermont average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better59%Above 58% of peersVT avg 60%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only29%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
- Occupancy130 certified beds · ~120 residents a day92%Above 76% of peersVT avg 84%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $0In fines
- 0Fines
- 0Payment denials
- $92,065VT avg in fines
Actions on record
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Allaire Health Services19 facilities in the chain2.3★ chain average
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Rural
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
- Bn Member LLC
- Mount Anthony Housing Corporation
- Southwestern Vermont Healthcare
- Svvhc - Hoosick Falls LLC
- Benjamin Kurland
- Benjamin Kurland
- Benjamin Kurland
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData 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 475029 · 160 Hospital Drive, 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.









