New London, CT

Beechwood Health & Rehabilitation Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

31 Vauxhall Street, New London, CT

(860) 442-4363

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 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

60

Certified beds

Average residents

54

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-03-02

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.08

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.58

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.22

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.59

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.0%
87.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
4.4 pts worse
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 1.2%
3.4%
2.2 pts better
3.3%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
17.1%
15.9 pts better
11.4%
10.2 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 10.4%
17.3%
6.9 pts better
19.6%
9.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.9%
19.4%
2.5 pts worse
16.7%
5.2 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 22.7%
18.1%
4.6 pts worse
16.3%
6.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.4%
18.4%
5 pts worse
14.9%
8.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4%
0.9%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.6%
1.7%
2.9 pts worse
1.7%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.4%
24.8%
2.4 pts better
19.8%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.5%
4.4%
3.1 pts worse
5.1%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 58.9%
70.5%
11.6 pts worse
81.7%
22.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.9%
11.1%
5.2 pts better
12.0%
6.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
1.5%
0.1 pts worse
1.6%
About the same
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.4%
69.7%
14.7 pts better
79.7%
4.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 29.0%
25.0%
4 pts worse
23.9%
5.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-26 · Fire 2025-06-26

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-20 · Fire 2023-04-20

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-03-01 · Fire 2021-03-01

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-08-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-08-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-08-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-08-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-08-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-06-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-01

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2021-05-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-01

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2021-05-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-05-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

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 2025-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

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 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

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 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

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 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

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 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

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 2025-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-20

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 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

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 2023-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-10

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2023-06-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

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 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

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 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-05

B · Minimal harm 2023-04-20

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-05-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-01

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2021-04-12

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Dennehy, Raymond

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

33% 4 facilities 2023-12-20
Kirchick, Joel

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

33% 2 facilities 2023-12-20
Vera, Steven

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

33% 4 facilities 2023-12-20
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 28 facilities 2025-03-01
Doherty, Lauren

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-03-01
Lopatosky, Joseph

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2025-03-01
Munson, Brandon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-03-01
Vera, Steven

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2025-03-01
Wachusett Ventures LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2025-03-01

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