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Bennington Health & Rehab
2 Blackberry Lane Bennington, VT 05201 (802) 442-8525
Special Focus Facility — SFF Candidate
CCN
475027
Certified beds
91
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Icare Health Network
Nurse staffing
4.72
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.74 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 59% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected February 3, 2026
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0552No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 6, 2026
G
F0755Actual harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 6, 2026
G
F0760Actual harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 6, 2026
Inspected December 10, 2025
3 citations · Health
D
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 2, 2026
D
F0773No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 2, 2026
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 10, 2026
Inspected July 16, 2025
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 15, 2025
F
F0802No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 15, 2025
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 15, 2025
Inspected March 25, 2025
4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0726No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 26, 2025
F
F0841No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 26, 2025
J
F0658Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 26, 2025
J
F0758Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 26, 2025
Inspected October 23, 2024
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
E
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2024
Inspected July 5, 2024
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0697No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 6, 2024
D
F0741No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 6, 2024
E
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 6, 2024
Inspected May 2, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 13, 2024
Inspected February 27, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0687No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate foot care.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 19, 2024
Inspected November 1, 2023
25 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0554No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0557No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0583No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0622No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0636No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0645No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0697No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0742No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0759No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0808No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
D
F0825No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
E
F0625No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
E
F0626No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
E
F0655No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
E
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
E
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
E
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
E
F0679No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
E
F0712No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
F
F0585No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
F
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
H
F0760Actual harm · Pattern
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 29, 2023
Inspected August 23, 2023
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 18, 2023
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 18, 2023
Inspected July 28, 2023
5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0744No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 25, 2023
E
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 25, 2023
E
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 25, 2023
E
F0679No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 25, 2023
F
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 25, 2023
Inspected June 21, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0741No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.