Cycle 1
Health 2024-07-22 · Fire 2024-07-22
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Avon, CT
Avon Health Center
5-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $8,278 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
652 West Avon Rd, Avon, CT
(860) 673-2521
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
99
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1976-11-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
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
0.85
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.69
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.84 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.90
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.28 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.44
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.54
RN + LPN hours · state 1.54 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.99
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.41 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.51
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.95
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.98
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.22
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,143
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
41.13
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9940
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.71
Baseline 19.55% · Performance 19.25% · Measure score 4.71 · Achievement 4.71 · Improvement 0.68
Healthcare-associated infections
2.67
Baseline 5.31% · Performance 7.04% · Measure score 2.67 · Achievement 2.67 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
5.03
Baseline 42.72% · Performance 43.12% · Measure score 5.03 · Achievement 5.03 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.05
Baseline 3.81 hours · Performance 4.23 hours · Measure score 4.05 · Achievement 4.05 · Improvement 1.64
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.35% |
10.72%
1.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 101 · Observed rate 4.95% · Lower 95% interval 6.15% |
| Discharge to community | 65.41% |
50.57%
14.8 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 98 · Observed rate 66.33% · Lower 95% interval 56.57% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.65 |
1.02
0.4 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 72 · Denominator 72 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 72 |
| Discharge self-care score | 33.9% |
53.69%
19.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 59 |
| Discharge mobility score | 54.24% |
50.94%
3.3 pts better
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 59 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.39% |
2.29%
0.9 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 72 · Adjusted rate 1.43% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.04% |
7.12%
0.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 70 · Observed rate 5.71% · Lower 95% interval 4.39% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 7.19% |
8.2%
1 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 167 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 88.26% |
42%
46.3 pts better
|
Numerator 233 · Denominator 264 |
| Discharge function score | 54.24% |
56.45%
2.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 59 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 42 · Denominator 42 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 23.53% |
25.2%
1.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 34 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
2.1
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 2.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 51.5% |
87.5%
36 pts worse
|
93.4%
41.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 57.5% · Q2 50.5% · Q3 48.9% · Q4 49.4% · 4Q avg 51.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.9% |
93.5%
4.4 pts better
|
95.5%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.8% |
3.4%
0.6 pts better
|
3.3%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% |
17.1%
16.5 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.9% |
6.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 6.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.5% |
17.3%
4.8 pts better
|
19.6%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 13.8% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 12.7% · 4Q avg 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.8% |
19.4%
4.6 pts better
|
16.7%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 16.0% · Q4 14.5% · 4Q avg 14.8% · 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 | 17.9% |
18.1%
0.2 pts better
|
16.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.0% · Q2 18.0% · Q3 15.9% · Q4 20.7% · 4Q avg 17.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.6% |
18.4%
5.8 pts better
|
14.9%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 11.4% · Q4 20.6% · 4Q avg 12.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.8% |
0.9%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.2% |
24.8%
2.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.2% · Q2 31.5% · Q3 25.3% · Q4 20.1% · 4Q avg 27.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.7% |
4.4%
0.7 pts better
|
5.1%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 42.7% |
70.5%
27.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
39 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 41.6% · Q2 50.4% · Q3 49.1% · Q4 30.6% · 4Q avg 42.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.8% |
11.1%
1.3 pts better
|
12.0%
2.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.8% · Observed 8.3% · Expected 9.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 63.5% |
69.7%
6.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
16.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 63.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.7% |
25.0%
8.3 pts better
|
23.9%
7.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.7% · Observed 13.3% · Expected 19.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-08-31 · Fire 2022-08-31
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-11-18 · Fire 2019-11-18
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-22
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-22
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-22
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2022-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-18
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-11-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-07-22
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-26
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-01-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-22
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-22
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 2024-09-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-22
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 2024-09-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-22
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-22
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-09-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-22
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 2024-09-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
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 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
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 2022-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-10-12
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,278
2025-07-22
Fine
Fine · fine $8,278
Fine
Ownership
Avon Convalescent Home, Inc.
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Pellerin, Amy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pellerin, Amy
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Schwartz, Freda
Corporate Director · Individual
Schwartz, Freda
Corporate Officer · Individual
Schwartz, Russell
Corporate Director · Individual
Schwartz, Russell
Corporate Officer · Individual
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