Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington provides nursing-home level care with 24-hour licensed nursing staff, on-site physicians, and a rehabilitative team. Residents have access to short-term respite stays, which give caregivers a break while ensuring the individual receives the same medical oversight as long-term residents. A dedicated physical therapy department designs programs to restore mobility, manage pain, and aid recovery after illness or surgery, all backed by modern therapy equipment.

Beyond clinical services, the care team creates individualized care plans that cover medication administration, assistance with personal care, and coordination with outside specialists. Staff monitor vital signs, manage chronic conditions, and arrange on-site lab work and imaging when needed. Social workers support residents and families with discharge planning, while a licensed dietitian works alongside nursing staff to align nutrition plans with each resident’s health requirements and physician orders.

Accommodations include a selection of private and shared rooms, each designed for safety and ease of movement. Emergency call systems and barrier-free bathrooms are standard in many units, and some rooms open onto landscaped outdoor areas that allow residents to spend time outside without leaving the secure grounds. Not all accommodations have all of these features, so prospective residents should confirm specific room details during a tour.

Meals are prepared three times daily in the central kitchen and served in a communal dining room that encourages social interaction. Therapeutic diets—such as low-sodium, diabetic, or texture-modified options—are available on physician order, and staff provide mealtime assistance for residents who need help feeding themselves. Between meals, nutrition stations offer snacks and beverages to support adequate caloric intake for residents with varying appetites.

Residents can spend free time in the activity center, which hosts scheduled recreation, exercise classes, and group events, or in the library and computer lounge where they can read, use the internet, or video chat with family. These amenities support social engagement and cognitive stimulation, rounding out the services offered at the community.