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55/100Vermont Veterans' Home Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Bennington, Vermont)
325 North Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201
Phone: 8024476510
CMS Overall:2/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
177
Avg Residents/Day
81.6
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Bennington
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall2/5
Health3/5
Staffing1/5
Quality2/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Vermont Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.00 | 0.83 | -0.83 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 0.00 | 4.30 | -4.30 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 1/5 | 3.5/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 28.1% | 54.8% | - |
Health Citation History
16 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-03-11 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2026-03-11 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-03-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-03-11 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-03-11 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-03-11 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-13 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-12-05 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-25 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-25 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-25 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-25 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
18 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2022-11-02 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | H – Actual Harm |
| 2022-11-02 | Egress Deficiencies | Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-11-02 | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-10-20 | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$8,278
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | Fine | $8,278 | - |
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