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Bennington Health & Rehab

Bennington, VT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 475027) · 91 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.88★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $242,044
Phone: (802) 442-8525 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Bennington Health & Rehab has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Bennington Health & Rehab reports total nurse staffing of 4.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.8%.

Bennington Health & Rehab has 3 federal fines on record totaling $242,044.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Bennington Health & R… Bennington Health & R…: 2★ 2★ VT average VT average: 2.88★ 2.88★ Icare Health Netwo chain avg Icare Health Netwo chain avg: 2.8★ 2.8★

About this facility

Bennington Health & Rehab is a 91-bed skilled nursing facility in Bennington, Vermont, with an average daily census of 80.3 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 1973. The facility is part of Icare Health Network, a chain of 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare, Bennington Health & Rehab holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Nurse staffing totals 4.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.8%.

On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $242,044.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location in the supplied data.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.

This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection details and any updates to ratings or penalty records.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Bennington Health & Rehab has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Vermont state average of 2.88.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 4.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 63.8%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $242,044.00, and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 91 certified beds with an average of 80.3 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Icare Health Network chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since January 6, 1973.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), staffing (4 stars), and an overall rating (2 stars) that combines these factors.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8024428525 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at 8024428525 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/475027?state=VT.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.