Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-11 · Fire 2025-03-11
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Meriden, CT
Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $10,358 in total fines with 14 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
380 Crown Street, Meriden, CT
(203) 237-4338
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
56
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-01-01
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
0.78
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.83
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.84 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.06
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.28 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.67
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.61
RN + LPN hours · state 1.54 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.91
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.41 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.45
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
0.97
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.79
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.10
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
93%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
94%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
13,304
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
6.78
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9806
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
0
Performance 93.88% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.36
Baseline 4.28 hours · Performance 3.46 hours · Measure score 1.36 · Achievement 1.36 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 24 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 13 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.74 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 13 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.48% |
8.2%
6.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 135 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 38.18% |
42%
3.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 165 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.1
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.5
About the same
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% |
87.5%
10.6 pts better
|
93.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.2% · Q2 98.0% · Q3 98.2% · Q4 98.1% · 4Q avg 98.1% |
| 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 | 5.6% |
3.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.9% |
17.1%
13.2 pts better
|
11.4%
7.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.7% |
6.4%
2.7 pts better
|
5.4%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.7% |
17.3%
4.6 pts better
|
19.6%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.5% · Q2 17.4% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 10.2% · 4Q avg 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.1% |
19.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.8% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 25.0% · Q4 14.8% · 4Q avg 21.1% · 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 | 27.7% |
18.1%
9.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
11.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 26.7% · 4Q avg 27.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 26.1% |
18.4%
7.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
11.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 23.8% · Q3 31.9% · Q4 23.4% · 4Q avg 26.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% |
0.9%
1 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.4% |
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.5% |
24.8%
6.3 pts better
|
19.8%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.6% · Q2 9.9% · Q3 16.9% · Q4 20.7% · 4Q avg 18.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.1% |
4.4%
3.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.7% · Q2 9.0% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 8.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 71.0% |
70.5%
0.5 pts better
|
81.7%
10.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 85.2% · Q3 85.7% · Q4 41.4% · 4Q avg 71.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.7% |
1.5%
1.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.6% |
69.7%
22.9 pts better
|
79.7%
12.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.6% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-08-01 · Fire 2023-08-01
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-09-30 · Fire 2021-09-30
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-04-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-04-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-10-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-10-17
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-03-11
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 2025-04-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-04-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-04-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
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 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
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 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
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 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
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 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-22
C · Minimal harm
2025-03-11
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-04-22
B · Minimal harm
2025-03-11
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-04-22
B · Minimal harm
2025-03-11
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 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
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 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
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 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
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 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
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 2023-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
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 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-01
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-30
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2021-11-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-30
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-11-08
C · Minimal harm
2021-09-30
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2021-11-08
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$10,358
2025-03-11
Fine
Fine · fine $10,358
Fine
Ownership
Cantor, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Flyntz, Robert
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gruber, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mislow, Albert
Corporate Director · Individual
Pedersen, Stacy
Corporate Director · Individual
Pedersen, Stacy
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Pendred, Richard
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stempien, Ronald
Corporate Officer · Individual
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