Vermont Veterans' Home

The Vermont Veterans' Home, located at 325 North Street in Bennington, Vermont, is a proud state-operated skilled nursing facility dedicated to honoring and caring for Vermont's military veterans. Administered by the State of Vermont, the Veterans' Home upholds the highest standards of long-term and skilled nursing care while recognizing the unique needs, service histories, and earned dignity of those who have defended the nation. Veterans from all branches of the armed forces may be eligible for residency, where they receive expert skilled nursing care, rehabilitative therapies, and the irreplaceable camaraderie of fellow service members in a community built around shared values of service and sacrifice. The facility's staff receives specialized training to understand the physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of veteran care, including service-connected conditions and trauma-informed approaches to daily support. Situated on North Street in Bennington, the facility is close to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, providing residents with immediate access to comprehensive hospital services. The surrounding community of Bennington carries deep historical significance that resonates with veterans of every era. The Bennington Battle Monument stands as a proud tribute to American military resolve, and the Bennington Museum preserves Vermont's military and cultural heritage for generations to come. The peaceful Old Bennington Historic District offers visiting families a beautiful and reflective setting. Families visiting their veteran loved ones will find Bennington a welcoming New England community. North Street provides convenient access to local shops, restaurants, and pharmacies, while Lake Paran and the trails of the Green Mountain National Forest offer outdoor recreation for extended visits. Nearby Bennington College contributes an engaged, intellectually vibrant presence to the broader community. The Vermont Veterans' Home is more than a care facility. It is a community of honor where the men and women who served Vermont and the nation are celebrated, respected, and supported with the expertise and compassion they have earned through a lifetime of service.