Vermont Veterans' Home
325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Vermont Veterans' Home Compares
Vermont Veterans' Home is a 177-bed government-owned 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 lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.1%) is above the Vermont average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 177 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% 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: 26.1% — worse than the Vermont average of 20.0% (31% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 8.1% — worse than the Vermont average of 5.9% (36% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — better than the Vermont average of 5.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.6% — better than the Vermont average of 21.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Vermont averages across 33 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Vermont Veterans' Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Vermont Veterans' Home with other nursing homes in Bennington.
How is Vermont Veterans' Home addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Vermont Veterans' Home doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.1% here versus 20.0% across Vermont. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Vermont Veterans' Home doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.1% here versus 5.9% across Vermont. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Vermont Veterans' Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 177 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Vermont Veterans' Home?
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 Vermont Veterans' Home?
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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