Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-30 · Fire 2023-03-02
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Bennington, VT
Center for Living & Rehabilitation
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 13 recent health deficiencies
160 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT
(802) 447-1547
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
130
Certified beds
Average residents
120
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Allaire Health Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-03-12
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.56
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.92
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.01
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.84
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
59%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.4
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.0 |
2.5
0.5 pts worse
|
1.8
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
95.4%
3.8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.6%
2.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.2% |
5.9%
0.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 24.1% |
10.0%
14.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
12.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.5% |
6.0%
4.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.9% |
16.4%
5.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.4% |
20.9%
3.5 pts better
|
16.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 1.1% |
0.1%
1 pts worse
|
0.1%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.7% |
19.3%
13.6 pts better
|
16.3%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.4% |
20.3%
14.9 pts better
|
14.9%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.5% |
2.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 35.4% |
27.4%
8 pts worse
|
19.8%
15.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 13.4% |
6.1%
7.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
8.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.4% |
84.4%
2 pts better
|
81.7%
4.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 18.7% |
17.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
6.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.9%
1.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 77.6% |
78.9%
1.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
2.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.2% |
21.5%
2.3 pts better
|
23.9%
4.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-27 · Fire 2022-02-16
18 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-02 · Fire 2019-10-23
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
C · Minimal harm
2022-02-16
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2022-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-23
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2019-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-23
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2019-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-23
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2019-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-23
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-23
K500 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2019-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-23
K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2019-11-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2026-01-30
G · Actual harm
2025-12-16
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-01-30
G · Actual harm
2025-12-16
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-30
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-07-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-06-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-06-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-06-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-06-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-12
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-05-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Educate 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.
Corrected 2024-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-25
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2023-10-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-25
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-10-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-25
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F847 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2023-04-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-04-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-04-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-04-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2023-04-16
C · Minimal harm
2023-03-02
F848 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected 2023-04-16
C · Minimal harm
2023-03-02
F885 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected 2023-04-16
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Bn Member LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Mount Anthony Housing Corporation
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Kurland, Benjamin
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Kurland, Benjamin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kurland, Benjamin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Southwestern Vermont Healthcare
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Svvhc - Hoosick Falls LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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