16 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)
Colchester, CT
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 15 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
59 Harrington Ct, Colchester, CT
(860) 537-2339
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
130
Certified beds
Average residents
114
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Complete Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1975-11-03
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
85 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
RN hours / resident day
0.58
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.75
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.84 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.94
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.28 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.27
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.33
RN + LPN hours · state 1.54 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.99
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.41 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.30
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.54
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.01
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.49
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
65%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
5,768
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
35.10
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9888
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
6.36
Baseline 16.49% · Performance 18.48% · Measure score 6.36 · Achievement 6.36 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
2.14
Baseline 5.22% · Performance 7.20% · Measure score 2.14 · Achievement 2.14 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
5.54
Baseline 48.23% · Performance 41.05% · Measure score 5.54 · Achievement 5.54 · Improvement 2.57
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 2.90 hours · Performance 2.92 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.21% |
10.72%
1.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 131 · Observed rate 6.87% · Lower 95% interval 5.9% |
| Discharge to community | 48.4% |
50.57%
2.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 117 · Observed rate 41.03% · Lower 95% interval 40.53% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.13 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 88 · Denominator 88 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 88 |
| Discharge self-care score | 61.19% |
53.69%
7.5 pts better
|
Numerator 41 · Denominator 67 |
| Discharge mobility score | 58.21% |
50.94%
7.3 pts better
|
Numerator 39 · Denominator 67 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.27% |
2.29%
About the same
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 88 · Adjusted rate 2.17% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.2% |
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 69 · Observed rate 8.7% · Lower 95% interval 4.08% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 125 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 54.3% |
42%
12.3 pts better
|
Numerator 82 · Denominator 151 |
| Discharge function score | 74.63% |
56.45%
18.2 pts better
|
Numerator 50 · Denominator 67 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 24 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 30 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 44.9% |
25.2%
19.7 pts better
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 49 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
2.1
1.4 pts better
|
1.9
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.3 |
1.5
1.2 pts better
|
1.8
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.3 · Observed 0.3 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
87.5%
11.7 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 99.0% · Q4 98.0% · 4Q avg 99.2% |
| 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 | 4.1% |
3.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 5.3% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 50.1% |
17.1%
33 pts worse
|
11.4%
38.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.1% · Q2 39.1% · Q3 43.2% · Q4 81.4% · 4Q avg 50.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.2% |
6.4%
4.2 pts better
|
5.4%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.3% |
17.3%
5 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.3% · Q2 22.2% · Q3 24.2% · Q4 17.4% · 4Q avg 22.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.3% |
19.4%
4.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.6% · Q2 27.8% · Q3 24.0% · Q4 20.6% · 4Q avg 24.3% · 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 | 12.0% |
18.1%
6.1 pts better
|
16.3%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 29.6% · 4Q avg 12.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.0% |
18.4%
8.4 pts better
|
14.9%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 30.0% · 4Q avg 10.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.9%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · 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 | 21.9% |
24.8%
2.9 pts better
|
19.8%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.6% · Q2 16.4% · Q3 26.3% · Q4 34.7% · 4Q avg 21.9% |
| 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 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.0% |
70.5%
28.5 pts better
|
81.7%
17.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.6% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 99.2% · 4Q avg 99.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 3.0% |
11.1%
8.1 pts better
|
12.0%
9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.0% · Observed 2.8% · Expected 10.4% · 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 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.4% |
69.7%
24.7 pts better
|
79.7%
14.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.5% |
25.0%
8.5 pts better
|
23.9%
7.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.5% · Observed 15.5% · Expected 22.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-06-11
Inspection history
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 2025-12-11
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-11-28
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-18
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-15
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-09-03
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-05
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-03
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2023-09-13
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-13
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-08-24
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 2023-08-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2021-06-18
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2021-06-18
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2021-06-18
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 2021-06-18
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2021-06-18
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-06-18
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 2021-06-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-06-18
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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