Bennington Health & Rehab
2 Blackberry Lane, Bennington, VT 05201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Bennington Health & Rehab Compares
Bennington Health & Rehab is a 91-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bennington, Vermont. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Vermont average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.5%) is above the Vermont average of 20.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 91 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bennington, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Vermont average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.5% — worse than the Vermont average of 20.0% (37% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.0% — worse than the Vermont average of 5.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Vermont average of 5.8% (27% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.3% — better than the Vermont average of 21.4% (33% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Vermont averages across 33 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bennington Health & Rehab
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bennington Health & Rehab with other nursing homes in Bennington.
How is Bennington Health & Rehab addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Bennington Health & Rehab doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.5% here versus 20.0% across Vermont. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Bennington Health & Rehab doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.0% here versus 5.9% across Vermont. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bennington Health & Rehab?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Bennington Health & Rehab?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Bennington
Bennington sits in Bennington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Vermont as a whole (19.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 8,069 (22.6%)
- Median age
- 46.3 years
- Median household income
- $58,200
- Median home value
- $210,600
Demographics for Bennington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bennington.
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