Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Vermont Veterans' Home
Bennington, VT · 177 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey October 25, 2023
CMS Certification Number 475032 · first certified March 1989
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - State
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within VT
18 citations — more than 100% of the 33 certified nursing homes in VT. Compared within VT rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (November 2024 to March 2025), and past the point by which nine in ten US facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was October 2023. Nursing homes nationally are typically surveyed 12–17 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 19,385 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records. VT has too few recent surveys to measure on its own, so the national interval is used.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 18 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in VT, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the VT figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 18 |
| Median facility in VT | 2 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 20, 2021 | 14 |
| November 2, 2022 | 3 |
| October 25, 2023 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2023-10-25 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2021-10-20 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2021-10-20 |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 1 | 2021-10-20 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 1 | 2021-10-20 |
| K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2021-10-20 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2021-10-20 |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | 1 | 2022-11-02 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Construction Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
October 25, 2023 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
November 2, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0255 | Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 10, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2023) |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 16, 2023) |
October 20, 2021 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 4, 2022) |
| K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 4, 2022) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 4, 2022) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 4, 2022) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 4, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 4, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 4, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 4, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 4, 2022) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 4, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.