Nursing Home in Bennington, VT · CMS Data August 2026

Vermont Veterans' Home

How Does Vermont Veterans' Home Rate?

Vermont Veterans' Home is a 177-bed government-owned nursing home in Bennington, VT. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 1 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on March 11, 2026, cited 7 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 1 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 7
Certified beds: 177

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

325 North Street
Bennington, VT 05201

1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Vermont Veterans' Home
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	1 of 5	Much below average
Health inspections	3 of 5	Average
Staffing	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality measures	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality for long-stay residents	1 of 5	Much below average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Vermont Veterans' Home and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	29%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	13%	42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Vermont Veterans' Home
Last standard health inspection	March 11, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	7
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	1
Fines in the past 3 years	1 totaling $8,278
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Vermont Veterans' Home who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Vermont Veterans' Home
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	24%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	18%	18%	Lower than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	8.0%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	5.2%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	4.5%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	2.6%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	26%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Vermont Veterans' Home
Certified beds	177
Average residents per day	83
Ownership	Government - State
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	March 1989
Councils	Resident council and family council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Vermont's Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (operated by Vermont Legal Aid under contract with DAIL) (800-889-2047) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Vermont.