Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-29 · Fire 2023-10-25
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Bennington, VT
Vermont Veterans' Home
3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
325 North Street, Bennington, VT
(802) 447-6510
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
177
Certified beds
Average residents
81
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-03-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.00
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
0.00
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
0.00
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.4
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.5
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.5% |
95.4%
2.1 pts better
|
93.4%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.7% |
97.6%
0.1 pts better
|
95.5%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 7.5% |
5.9%
1.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
4.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.1% |
10.0%
5.9 pts better
|
11.4%
7.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.2% |
6.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.6% |
16.4%
1.8 pts better
|
19.6%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 29.6% |
20.9%
8.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
12.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.8% |
19.3%
4.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
7.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 29.3% |
20.3%
9 pts worse
|
14.9%
14.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.3% |
1.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% |
2.4%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.9% |
27.4%
5.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
13.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.8% |
6.1%
1.3 pts better
|
5.1%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.6% |
84.4%
5.2 pts better
|
81.7%
7.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 7.7% |
1.9%
5.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
6.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-10-25 · Fire 2022-11-02
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-11-02 · Fire 2021-10-20
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
B · Minimal harm
2023-10-25
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Not marked corrected
H · Actual harm
2022-11-02
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-02
K255 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction.
Corrected 2023-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-02
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-02-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2022-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K200 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2022-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2022-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
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.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K331 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2022-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K500 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2022-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-02-04
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-29
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 2025-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-29
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-29
F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2025-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-13
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 2024-03-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
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 2024-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
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 2023-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
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 2023-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
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 2023-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-06
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 2023-07-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-02
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-02
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 2022-12-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-02
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-12-17
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Jackson, Melissa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mcclafferty, Steven
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nearby options
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#2
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3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $47,258 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
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2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $167,424 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies
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