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

Compare this facility

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

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

1.08

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.58

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.84 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.22

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.28 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.88

All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.66

RN + LPN hours · state 1.54 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.59

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.41 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.92

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.07

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.88

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.37

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,734

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

42.92

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9959

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

3.33

Baseline 18.61% · Performance 19.89% · Measure score 3.33 · Achievement 3.33 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

2.18

Baseline 5.12% · Performance 7.18% · Measure score 2.18 · Achievement 2.18 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

7.06

Baseline 90.43% · Performance 40.84% · Measure score 7.06 · Achievement 5.59 · Improvement 7.06

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.60

Baseline 4.17 hours · Performance 4.39 hours · Measure score 4.60 · Achievement 4.60 · Improvement 0.86

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.92%
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 117 · Observed rate 11.11% · Lower 95% interval 7.59%
Discharge to community 58.97%
50.57%
8.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 121 · Observed rate 53.72% · Lower 95% interval 49.9%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.78
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 47 · Denominator 47
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 47
Discharge self-care score 44.12%
53.69%
9.6 pts worse
Numerator 15 · Denominator 34
Discharge mobility score 61.76%
50.94%
10.8 pts better
Numerator 21 · Denominator 34
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.13%
2.29%
0.2 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 47 · Adjusted rate 2.43%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.18%
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 58 · Observed rate 6.9% · Lower 95% interval 3.75%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 9.17%
8.2%
1 pts better
Numerator 11 · Denominator 120
Staff flu vaccination coverage 94.27%
42%
52.3 pts better
Numerator 181 · Denominator 192
Discharge function score 61.76%
56.45%
5.3 pts better
Numerator 21 · Denominator 34
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 20 · Denominator 20
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 39.13%
25.2%
13.9 pts better
Numerator 9 · Denominator 23

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 · Q1 97.7% · Q2 97.6% · Q3 84.1% · Q4 76.7% · 4Q avg 89.0%
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 · 4Q avg 100.0%
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 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 1.2%
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 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 2.6%
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 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 13.2% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 13.2% · 4Q avg 10.4%
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 · Q1 12.9% · Q2 21.2% · Q3 25.0% · Q4 28.1% · 4Q avg 21.9% · 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 22.7%
18.1%
4.6 pts worse
16.3%
6.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 22.7% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 32.4% · Q2 14.7% · Q3 22.9% · Q4 22.9% · 4Q avg 23.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 23.9% · Q2 20.5% · Q3 28.0% · Q4 16.6% · 4Q avg 22.4%
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 · Q1 12.0% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 7.5% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 76.2% · Q2 63.9% · Q3 55.2% · Q4 40.2% · 4Q avg 58.9%
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 · Adjusted 5.9% · Observed 5.0% · Expected 9.5% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 84.4%
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 · Adjusted 29.0% · Observed 22.5% · Expected 18.5% · Used in QM five-star

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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