Nursing homes › Vermont › Bennington Health & Rehab
2 Blackberry Lane, Bennington, VT 05201 · 8024428525 · 91 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Icare Health Network, a group operating 12 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 5 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $398,288 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.10 (Vermont median: 4.11). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.71. Nursing staff turnover: 64%.
All-time on record: 52 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-03 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-03 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-12-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-07-16 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-07-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-07-16 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-03-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-03-26 |
| 2025-03-25 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-03-26 |
| 2025-03-25 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-03-26 |
| 2025-03-25 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-26 |
| 2024-10-23 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-23 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-07-05 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-08-06 |
| 2024-07-05 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-06 |
| 2024-07-05 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-06 |
| 2024-05-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-13 |
| 2024-02-27 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-19 |
| 2023-11-01 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | H | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-29 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | Fine | $114,800 |
| 2025-03-25 | Fine | $76,281 |
| 2023-11-01 | Fine | $91,143 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENNINGTON CARE CENTER, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/12/2024 |
| ACTIVE INVESTMENTS LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| LIFECARE ADVISORS LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| PLAZA INVESTMENT TRUST | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| PROCARE ADVISORS LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| VANTAGE CAPITAL INVESTORS LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| PLAZA INVESTMENT TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 43% | since 09/12/2024 |
| NOBLE INVESTMENT TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| KRAUSZ, ELIEZER | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| PLAUSSE, MICHAEL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| SEBBAG, SAMUEL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| WRIGHT, CHRISTOPHER | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| WRIGHT, CHRISTOPHER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| BENNINGTON CARE CENTER, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| BENNINGTON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| ICARE HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| BREAULT, ALLISON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| BRICKLEY, JESPER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| DAVIS-BARRON, TABITHA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| DIX, CINDY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| FAUCHER, JAIME | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| PLAUSSE, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
| WRIGHT, CHRISTOPHER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 475027. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.