Cycle 1
Health 2024-05-10 · Fire 2024-05-10
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)
New Britain, CT
Autumn Lake Healthcare At New Britain
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
400 Brittany Farms Rd, New Britain, CT
(860) 224-3111
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
282
Certified beds
Average residents
247
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1979-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
60 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.39
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.93
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.84 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.18
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.28 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.50
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.32
RN + LPN hours · state 1.54 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.27
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.41 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.22
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.38
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.43
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.39
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
23%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
44%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
8,167
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
27.61
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9846
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 19.43% · Performance 23.42% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
1.93
Baseline 5.05% · Performance 7.26% · Measure score 1.93 · Achievement 1.93 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.96
Baseline 33.66% · Performance 31.16% · Measure score 7.96 · Achievement 7.96 · Improvement 2.34
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.15
Baseline 2.79 hours · Performance 3.28 hours · Measure score 1.15 · Achievement 0.71 · Improvement 1.15
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.4% |
10.72%
0.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 251 · Observed rate 11.55% · Lower 95% interval 8.01% |
| Discharge to community | 63.63% |
50.57%
13.1 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 263 · Observed rate 55.13% · Lower 95% interval 56.64% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.18 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.32% |
95.27%
3 pts better
|
Numerator 234 · Denominator 238 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.84% |
0.77%
0.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 238 |
| Discharge self-care score | 45.14% |
53.69%
8.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 144 |
| Discharge mobility score | 38.89% |
50.94%
12 pts worse
|
Numerator 56 · Denominator 144 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.84% |
2.29%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 238 · Adjusted rate 0.83% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.26% |
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 154 · Observed rate 7.79% · Lower 95% interval 4.91% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.37% |
8.2%
7.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 270 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 28.18% |
42%
13.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 93 · Denominator 330 |
| Discharge function score | 52.08% |
56.45%
4.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 75 · Denominator 144 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 149 · Denominator 149 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 97.78% |
96.28%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 45 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 69.49% |
25.2%
44.3 pts better
|
Numerator 82 · Denominator 118 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.1
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 2.3 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.5
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.9% |
87.5%
12.4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.5% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.9% |
93.5%
2.4 pts better
|
95.5%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
3.4%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 18.1% |
17.1%
1 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 18.7% · Q3 19.3% · Q4 24.3% · 4Q avg 18.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.3% |
6.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 9.2% · Q3 6.3% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 7.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 30.8% |
17.3%
13.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
11.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.9% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 30.5% · Q4 25.3% · 4Q avg 30.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.3% |
19.4%
8.1 pts better
|
16.7%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.9% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.7% |
18.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.1% · Q2 21.7% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 10.3% · 4Q avg 18.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.3% |
18.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.0% · Q2 28.0% · Q3 14.8% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 19.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
0.9%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 0.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.3% |
24.8%
0.5 pts better
|
19.8%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.4% · Q2 26.1% · Q3 23.6% · Q4 24.1% · 4Q avg 24.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.0% |
4.4%
0.4 pts better
|
5.1%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.7% |
70.5%
27.2 pts better
|
81.7%
16 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.5% · Q2 98.0% · Q3 98.4% · Q4 97.1% · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.4% |
11.1%
4.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
3.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.4% · Observed 16.1% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.5%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 54.9% |
69.7%
14.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
24.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 54.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 35.8% |
25.0%
10.8 pts worse
|
23.9%
11.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 35.8% · Observed 39.1% · Expected 26.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-11-24 · Fire 2021-11-24
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-06-11 · Fire 2019-06-11
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
K200 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2024-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-24
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-24
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-24
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-24
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-24
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-01-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-06-11
K917 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
Corrected 2019-07-18
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-11
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-07-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-06-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-18
B · Minimal harm
2024-05-10
F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-06-18
B · Minimal harm
2024-05-10
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
F773 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2023-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-24
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-24
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-24
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-06-11
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-07-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-06-11
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2019-07-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-06-11
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-07-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-06-11
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-07-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-06-11
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2019-07-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-06-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-07-23
B · Minimal harm
2019-06-11
F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2019-07-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
New Britain Parent LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Stern, Aryeh
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Dauphinais, Karl
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
New Britain Realty LLC
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Schechter, Joshua
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Schwartz, Mark
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Schwartz, Mark
Corporate Officer · Individual
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