Vermont Veterans' Home

Nursing Home · Bennington, VT

CMS overall rating 1/5 Government - State

CMS certification number475032

Contact & location

325 North Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Bennington County
Phone
(802) 447-6510
ZIP code
05201 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
177
Residents per day
83.3 (47% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Medicare certified since
March 13, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
—
Registered nurses (RN)
—
Licensed practical nurses
—
Nurse aides
—
Weekend total
—
Nursing staff turnover
29.2 (state 55.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
12.5 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 11, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 8.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 18 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-09 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Past Non-Compliance
2026-03-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-03-11 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-25
2026-03-11 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-25
2026-03-11 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-25
2026-03-11 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-25
2026-03-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-25
2025-01-29 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-15
2025-01-29 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-15
2025-01-29 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-15
2024-02-13 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-29
2023-12-05 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-08
2023-10-25 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-09
2023-10-25 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-09
2023-10-25 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-09
2023-10-25 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-09

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,278 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-11Fine$8,278

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Jackson, Melissa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McClafferty, Steven (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Vermont Veterans' Home?

Vermont Veterans' Home has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Vermont.

How many beds does Vermont Veterans' Home have?

It has 177 certified beds and cares for about 83 residents per day.

Has Vermont Veterans' Home been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,278 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Vermont Veterans' Home?

(802) 447-6510. The facility is located at 325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.