5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Mystic, CT
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with $8,018 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
186 Jerry Browne Road, Mystic, CT
(860) 572-5623
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
40
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-11-24
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
2.19
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.40
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.67
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.48
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
26%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
31%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.1
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.5
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
87.5%
12.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.5%
6.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.8% |
3.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
17.1%
17.1 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.6% |
6.4%
3.8 pts better
|
5.4%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.5% |
17.3%
9.8 pts better
|
19.6%
12.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.3% |
19.4%
2.1 pts better
|
16.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 19.4% |
18.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.0% |
18.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.0% |
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 33.9% |
24.8%
9.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
14.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.3% |
4.4%
2.1 pts better
|
5.1%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.7% |
70.5%
18.2 pts better
|
81.7%
7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.7% |
11.1%
4.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
3.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.6% |
69.7%
26.9 pts better
|
79.7%
16.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 11.9% |
25.0%
13.1 pts better
|
23.9%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-05
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 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-12-13
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-10-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-10-21
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2019-10-21
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-05-21
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-05-21
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-07-16
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2019-11-21
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,018
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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