2 Blackberry Lane
Bennington, VT 05201
802-442-8525

Welcome to MissionCare at Bennington

Jess DeRing

Jess DeRing

Director of Operations, MissionCare Health

** Opening Spring 2024. **

Dear Residents, Families and Community Members: 

It is my pleasure to welcome you to MissionCare at Bennington.  Formerly known as Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center, MissionCare at Bennington is now part of the iCare Health Network and is a specialized long term care center; the only one of its kind in Vermont.

The result of a partnership and contract with the State of Vermont, MissionCare at Bennington offers a model of care that supports people who need long- term, nursing home level of care in addition to mental health support for behavioral care needs and those with challenging social or justice-involved history. Residents are referred to the center for long term care from all around the State of Vermont. MissionCare’s clinical and behavioral programming is tailored to individuals with these diagnoses and needs.     

The MissionCare at Bennington campus was designed for and will continue to progress in creating a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere that contributes to each resident’s ability to enjoy his or her continuing life experience. Continue reading…



iCare Health Network Blog

All the latest news, discussion, and updates from the iCare Health Network team!

  • National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nurses Day and Week promote nursing professionals for their dedication and commitment to advancing the health care field, while also raising awareness of the challenges they face. It is an opportunity to thank nurses for providing high-quality care to those in need every day of the year. This year’s theme, “Nurses Make the Difference,” honors the incredible nurses who embo…
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  • iCare Health Network is pleased to announce that Renee Cole has joined the iCare team as the Director of Specialty Programming and Strategy.   In her new role, Renee will be overseeing the implementation, design, educational frameworks and overall strategy for iCare’s range of specialty programs within its care centers. Renee brings significant knowledge and experience in special project management and as a licensed nursing home Administrator. Her role will be vital in enhancing and …
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