Center for Living & Rehabilitation
160 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT 05201 · Bennington County · (802) 447-1547
145 certified beds, about 120 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1986
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 475029 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 8, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Vermont average is 7.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 36 health citations since September 2023, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $134,672 in the last three years; the largest was $77,634, and the latest is dated July 13, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.45 hours per resident per day, against 4.22 across Vermont and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.66 of those hours.
57.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Vermont average 55.4%).
CMS links it to Allaire Health Services, an affiliated group of 21 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 36 health citations on file.
July 13, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an environment free from accident hazards and failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #1). For Resident #1, who was at high risk for falls and required supervision while walking, staff failed to implement person-centered care plan interventions after multiple falls, ensure the resident was care planned for adequate supervision, and ensure staff assigned to care for residents in those rooms had the ability to provide the required supervision. On 6/30/26, Resident #1 experienced an unwitnessed fall and was found on the floor unresponsive and passed away on 7/01/26 from injuries sustained from the fall. These were systemic failures in supervision, care planning, and addressing repeated falls. [...]
April 8, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision related to smoking for 1 of 1 sampled residents (Resident #15). Additionally, the facility failed to monitor the storage of Resident #15's lighter and cigarettes. This is a repeat deficiency, with the violation being cited during the past two recertification surveys dated 4/30/25 and 3/27/24.
December 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that 1 of 4 residents in the sample were treated with dignity and respect (Resident #1).
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased upon observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate pain control was provided for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #1).
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that of 1 of 4 sampled residents had access to the call bell in their room (Resident #1).
December 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' right to be free from physical and verbal abuse from another resident for 2 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #1 and Resident #2). The facility did not implement effective interventions to prevent recurrence after a prior altercation on 8/7/25, nor did it update care plans to address ongoing risk. On 9/17/25, Resident #1 sustained blunt trauma to the nose with bleeding after being struck by Resident #2 during a physical altercation, and Resident #1 expressed feeling unsafe and distressed in his/her home. This deficient practice resulted in actual physical harm and psychosocial harm.
- G Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plans for 2 of 3 sampled residents (Residents #1 and #2) after significant changes in condition related to two resident-to-resident altercations. Despite an initial incident on 8/7/25 and a subsequent altercation on 9/17/25 resulting in Resident #1 sustaining blunt trauma to the nose and expressing fear and distress, the facility did not update either resident's care plan or Kardex to include interventions to prevent recurrence, such as separation or monitoring. Staff interviews confirmed reliance on informal redirection rather than documented interventions. This failure resulted in actual physical harm and psychosocial harm to Resident #1.
August 28, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that one of three residents in the applicable sample, (Resident #1) were free from accidents and hazards, causing the Resident to sustain a skin tear. Per record review on 7/4/2025 Resident #1 was found by staff in bed with a large skin tear on her/his right lower leg. Resident #1 had a care plan focus of ADL (activities of daily living) self-care deficit with a transfer status of 2 staff assist that was implemented on 10/20/2024. Per review of the facility's internal investigation, it states that Resident #1 was care planned for a 2 person stand pivot transfer to all surfaces and for Dermasaver skin tubes (used to protect skin from injury) to always be on when out of bed. The Dermasavers are to be removed only when s/he has been safely transferred back into bed. [...]
June 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident did not develop an avoidable pressure ulcer for 1 of 3 residents in the sample (Resident #1).
April 30, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wrote2. Per record review of Resident #80's medical record reveals that Resident #80 had medical diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis (weakness and/or paralysis) following a cerebral infarction (a stroke) affecting his/her right dominant side, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), aphasia (a communication disorder that affects how individuals produce and understand language), and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). Per record review of Resident #80's care plan states, [Resident #80] has had actual falls r/t [related to] gait/balance problems, psychoactive drug use, right side weakness, and increased behaviors after family leaves. Most falls out of bed are to [his/her] right. Per record review of the facility's Fall Prevention and Protocol policy [modified 4/26/24] states, Every resident admitted to [the facility] will have a fall risk evaluation .after each fall. [...]
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles for 3 of the 4 medication carts observed, and 2 of 2 medication storage rooms observed.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wrote2. During observation on 4/29/25 at approximately 9:30 AM of medication passes on the [NAME] Unit, a male nurse pouring/pushing tablets from a blister packet (a form of tamper resistant packaging where an individual pushes individually sealed tablets through the foil in order to take the medication) for Resident #108 into his ungloved hand and then placed these medications into a medication cup and administered them to the resident. The nurse did not perform hand hygiene prior to preparing Resident #482's medications in which he again poured/pushed tablets from a blister packet directly into his ungloved hand and then placed these medications into a medication cup and administered them to the resident. During interview on 4/30/25 at approximetly 9:45 AM, the nurse confirmed that he had poured medications from the blister pack for 2 residents into his ungloved hand. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the Residents' power of attorney (POA) was assisted with developing advanced directives consistent with their wishes for 1 of 40 residents in the sample (Resident #40).
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident with a nutritional problem was given nutritional supplements and appetite stimulants as ordered by a physician for one resident [Resident #106] of 7 sampled residents.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to maintain drug regimen reviews for one out of five sampled residents (Resident #88).
February 12, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide necessary maintenance services to ensure residents have a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment for 4 of 6 resident units.
February 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice including prevention of complications from the resident's medical condition for 1 of 2 residents in the applicable sample [Resident # 1].
November 20, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview, the facility failed to provide necessary maintenance services to ensure residents have a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 6 of 6 resident units.
March 27, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 15 citations
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to implement policies for screening employees by not completing the required criminal background checks for 4 out of 5 sampled staff.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents who use psychotropic drugs receive gradual dose reductions (GDR), unless clinically contraindicated, in an effort to discontinue the drugs for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #13); failed to ensure that there was a specific diagnosis/condition documented in the medical record for psychotropic medications for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #100); and failed to ensure that residents who use psychotropic drugs are accurately monitored for behaviors and medication side effects (Residents # 13, #100, and #30).
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all residents were treated with respect and dignity by all staff for one of 29 sampled residents (resident #87).
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to notify the resident's physician of significant weight loss for 1 of 29 sampled residents (Resident #100).
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased upon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, are reported not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the administrator of the facility and to other officials (including to the State Survey Agency) for 1 resident [Res.#101] of 2 sampled residents regarding abuse allegations.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased upon interview and record review, the facility failed to assure that further potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment did not occur after an allegation of abuse for 1 resident [Res.#101] of 2 sampled residents regarding abuse allegations.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that staff implemented a resident's individualized comprehensive care plan related to fall prevention for 1 of 29 residents in the sample (Resident #266).
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased upon interview and record review, the facility failed to review and revise Care Plans regarding prevention of future falls for 1 of 29 residents sampled (Res.#62). The facility also failed to ensure that the Resident's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team for one of 79 sampled residents (Resident #79).
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident/representative interview, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living without assistance receives the proper level of assistance for one of 29 sampled residents (Resident #100).
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to assist residents in making audiology appointments for 1 of 29 sampled residents (Resident #71).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased upon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an environment free of Accident hazards regarding implementing interventions to reduce hazards and risks and monitoring for effectiveness related to falls for Res.#62, and regarding falls with a possible brain bleed for Res.#266, 2 of of 29 sampled residents.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status as evidenced by the facility failing to obtain weights as care planned and identify weight loss for 1 of 29 sampled residents (Resident #100).
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to create an individualized person-centered plan to render trauma informed care to a resident with a personal history of trauma for 1 of 29 residents (Resident #30).
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors for one of 29 sampled residents (Resident #266) as evidenced by administration of an anticoagulant for a resident with a brain bleed.
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that each resident's medical record contains documentation that indicates that the resident or resident's representative was provided education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the COVID-19 immunization before receiving the vaccine for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Residents #100). The facility also failed to ensure that each eligible resident receives the COVID-19 vaccine for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #6).
September 25, 2023Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that 1 of 4 residents (Resident #3) in the applicable sample were treated with dignity and respect related to refusal of care. Per record review Resident #3 is frequently resistive and combative, which includes fighting, yelling, screaming, punching, pinching, and kicking staff during episodes of care. Review of nursing progress notes reveals that staff continue to provide care to Resident #3 even when s/he is resisting and refusing care. A care plan focus initiated on 2/11/21 states that the resident is at risk for a behavior problem r/t severe agitation history secondary to Alzheimer's and bipolar disease. [S/He] does threaten to bite staff at times . Can be combative with care . There are no specific interventions for staff to implement related to combativeness with care. [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow a care plan and to revise a care plan for 1 out of 4 Residents sampled (Resident #1).
- D Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on Observation, Interview, and Record review the facility failed to assess and provide mental health services for 2 of 4 residents sampled (Residents #1 and #2).
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 1 on February 16, 2022, 6 on October 23, 2019.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- C Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- D Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | Fine | $77,634 |
| December 16, 2025 | Fine | $57,038 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.45 | 4.22 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.66 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.82 | 3.66 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.32 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 57.6% | 55.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 26.1% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.20 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.71 on weekdays and 3.82 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 32.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.15 in April to June 2025 to 4.45 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.45 | 0.66 | 4.71 | 3.82 | 32.5% | 0 of 90 | 120 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.21 | 0.71 | 4.53 | 3.39 | 29.4% | 0 of 92 | 123 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.49 | 0.56 | 3.74 | 2.84 | 32.7% | 20 of 92 | 120 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.15 | 0.71 | 4.44 | 3.40 | 36.5% | 0 of 91 | 122 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Vermont, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.25 | 0.79 | 4.47 | 3.71 | 23.2% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Vermont
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.66 | $19.64 to $23.53 | 3,030 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.62 | $29.56 to $37.61 | 1,130 |
| Registered nurses | $46.86 | $39.53 to $50.58 | 7,410 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Vermont | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 19.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 17.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.9 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.9 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.1 | 22.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.1 | 17.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CLR OPCO LLC. CMS links this home to Allaire Health Services, a group of 21 nursing homes averaging 2.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bn Member LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 80% | 06/01/2021 |
| Mount Anthony Housing Corporation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 20% | 06/01/2021 |
| Southwestern Vermont Healthcare | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/01/2021 | |
| Svvhc - Hoosick Falls LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/01/2021 | |
| Kurland, Benjamin | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 06/01/2021 | |
| Kurland, Benjamin | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2021 | |
| Kurland, Benjamin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2021 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on July 13, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on December 30, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 16, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 16, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
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Vermont contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Vermont. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection, Survey and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project, Vermont Legal Aid, 1-800-889-2047. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Vermont DLP Survey Statements (Find Survey Results), where Vermont publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Center for Living & Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Center for Living & Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Center for Living & Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on April 8, 2026. The Vermont average is 7.9.
- Has Center for Living & Rehabilitation been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $134,672 in the last three years.
- Does Center for Living & Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Center for Living & Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers, and links the home to Allaire Health Services. Legal business name: CLR OPCO LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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