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
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.58
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.75
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.94
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.99
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
65%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4.1% |
3.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 12.0% |
18.1%
6.1 pts better
|
16.3%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 99.0% |
70.5%
28.5 pts better
|
81.7%
17.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 94.4% |
69.7%
24.7 pts better
|
79.7%
14.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| 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 |
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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