Nursing homeActive
Bennington Health & Rehab
2 Blackberry Lane, Bennington, VT 05201802442852591 certified beds · 80 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
11
since 2023
Deficiencies
48
● 0● 43● 5
Penalties · 3 yrs
$242,044
3 fines
Last survey
2026-06-30
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-02-03 | Complaint | 012 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-10 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-16 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-25 | Complaint | 022 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-23 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-05 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-01 | Standard | 0241 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-23 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 475027-20260630-F689
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 475027-20260203-F755
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 475027-20260203-F760
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 475027-20260203-F552
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 475027-20251210-F698
F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 475027-20251210-F773
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-10Record 475027-20251210-F812
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-15Record 475027-20250716-F584
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-15Record 475027-20250716-F802
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-15Record 475027-20250716-F812
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-03-26Record 475027-20250325-F658
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity JHarm
Medication
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-03-26Record 475027-20250325-F758
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-26Record 475027-20250325-F726
F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-26Record 475027-20250325-F841
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 475027-20241023-F580
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-13Record 475027-20241023-F690
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-06Record 475027-20240705-F692
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-06Record 475027-20240705-F697
F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningStaffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-06Record 475027-20240705-F741
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-13Record 475027-20240502-F550
F687Provide appropriate foot care.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-19Record 475027-20240227-F687
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity HHarm
Medication
Pattern; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F760
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F554
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F557
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F583
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F585
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F622
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F625
F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F626
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F636
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F645
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F679
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F692
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F697
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F712
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F725
F742Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F742
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F759
F808Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F808
F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F825
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 475027-20231101-F880
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-18Record 475027-20230823-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-18Record 475027-20230823-F689
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | Civil money penalty | $74,620 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-03-25 | Civil money penalty | $76,281 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-01 | Civil money penalty | $91,143 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.56
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 0.80 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.10
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 4.22 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.71
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 3.66 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover64%
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 55% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
Facility
Vermont
National
Vermont 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Vermont | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.1% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.8% | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 27.5% | 19.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.3% | 19.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 25.9% | 16.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington Care Center, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Plaza Investment Trust Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 43% | — | — |
| Bennington Care Center, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bennington Health Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Breault, Allison Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brickley, Jesper Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis-Barron, Tabitha Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dix, Cindy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Faucher, Jaime Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Icare Health Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Plausse, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wright, Christopher Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Active Investments LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Active Investments LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Apex Advisors Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bennington Health Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bennington Realty Investments LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Breault, Allison Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brickley, Jesper Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis-Barron, Tabitha Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Executive Advisors, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Faucher, Jaime Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Icare Health Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Krausz, Eliezer Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lifecare Advisors LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lifecare Advisors LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Noble Investment Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Noble Investment Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Orchard Capital Investors LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Plausse, Michael Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Plausse, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Plaza Investment Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Plaza Investment Trust Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Procare Advisors LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sebbag, Joseph Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sebbag, Samuel Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sterling Capital Investors LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vantage Capital Investors LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vantage Capital Investors LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wright, Christopher Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wright, Christopher Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wright, Christopher Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Icare Health Network — 12 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Vermont.
No county cost figures on file for Bennington.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Living & Rehabilitation Bennington | 0.3 mi | 2026-04-08 | 0332 |
| Crescent Manor Care Ctrs Bennington | 0.7 mi | 2026-06-16 | 1163 |
| Vermont Veterans' Home Bennington | 1.2 mi | 2026-06-09 | 0151 |
| The Center For Nursing And Rehab At Hoosick Falls Hoosick Falls | 7.8 mi | 2025-11-26 | 090 |
| Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab Williamstown | 11.6 mi | 2026-03-31 | 0180 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |