Center For Living & Rehabilitation
Bennington, VT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 475029) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $57,038
Phone: (802) 447-1547 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Center For Living & Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Center For Living & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 4.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.6%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $57,038.00 for Center For Living & Rehabilitation, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Center For Living & Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bennington, Vermont, operating under a for-profit limited liability company structure. The facility is certified for 145 beds and reports an average daily census of 120.2 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since March 12, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.45, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $57,038.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating that a citation related to abuse, neglect, or exploitation has been identified in a recent inspection cycle; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
This facility is part of the Allaire Health Services chain, which operates 20 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Vermont state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 57.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $57,038.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is recorded in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 145 beds with an average daily census of 120.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Allaire Health Services chain, which operates 20 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 12, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall rating (2 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8024471547 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8024471547 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/475029?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.