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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
F0552 No 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
F0755 Actual 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
F0760 Actual 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
F0698 No 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
F0773 No 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
F0812 No 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
F0584 No 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
F0802 No 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
F0812 No 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
F0726 No 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
F0841 No 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
F0658 Immediate 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
F0758 Immediate 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
F0580 No 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
F0690 No 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
F0697 No 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
F0741 No 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
F0692 No 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
F0550 No 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
F0687 No 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
F0554 No 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
F0557 No 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
F0583 No 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
F0622 No 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
F0636 No 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
F0645 No 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
F0656 No 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
F0692 No 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
F0697 No 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
F0742 No 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
F0759 No 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
F0808 No 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
F0825 No 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
F0625 No 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
F0626 No 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
F0655 No 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
F0657 No 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
F0658 No 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
F0677 No 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
F0679 No 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
F0712 No 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
F0880 No 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
F0585 No 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
F0725 No 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
F0760 Actual 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
F0657 No 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
F0689 No 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
F0744 No 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
F0550 No 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
F0584 No 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
F0679 No 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
F0725 No 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
F0741 No 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.

Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
December 10, 2025Fine$114,800
March 25, 2025Fine$76,281
November 1, 2023Fine$91,143