Vermont Veterans' Home
325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201 · (802) 447-6510
Government - State · 177 certified beds
Vermont Veterans' Home has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 6 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Vermont average is 7.9). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,278 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 11, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 11, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.March 11, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 11, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedMarch 11, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 11, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.June 9, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 29, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 13, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 5, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,278March 11, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Vermont average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 4.22 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.54 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.2% | 55.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 177 |
| Average residents per day | 83.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bennington Health & Rehab Bennington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Center for Living & Rehabilitation Bennington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Crescent Manor Care Ctrs Bennington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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