Vermont Veterans' Home
Bennington, VT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 475032) · 177 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (802) 447-6510 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vermont Veterans' Home has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Its Health Inspection Rating is 3 out of 5, while its Staffing Rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per day for Vermont Veterans' Home in this data. The facility has a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.2% and a CMS Staffing Star Rating of 1 out of 5.
Vermont Veterans' Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Status listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Vermont Veterans' Home is a government (state)-owned nursing facility in Bennington, Bennington County, VT, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1989. The facility is certified for 177 beds, though the average daily resident count reported is 83.3, indicating it typically operates well below full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Vermont state average of 2.88. Breaking down the four CMS star ratings: Health Inspection Rating is 3 out of 5, Quality Measure (QM) Rating is 1 out of 5, and Staffing Rating is 1 out of 5. These component scores suggest particular weaknesses in staffing levels and quality measures relative to inspection performance.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are not specified in the available data, though CMS reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.2%. Families should consult Care Compare directly for the specific hours-per-resident-day figures.
On the penalty record: CMS lists 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Status designation is present in this data set. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vermont Veterans' Home has an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, 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?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per day for this facility in the available data. The nursing staff turnover rate is 29.2%, and the CMS Staffing Star Rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Status is listed for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 177 beds, with an average daily resident count of 83.3.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by the state government (Government - State ownership type), and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 13, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures (QM), and Staffing. For this facility, these are 1, 3, 1, and 1 out of 5, respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available data; please contact the facility at 802-447-6510 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 802-447-6510 to arrange a tour and ask about specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/475032?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.