Newington, CT

Jefferson House

5-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1 John H Stewart Dr, Newington, CT

(860) 667-4453

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

104

Certified beds

Average residents

99

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1979-09-24

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.77

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.40

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.76

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.28

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

9%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

25%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
2.1
1.3 pts better
1.9
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.5
0.5 pts better
1.8
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
87.5%
11.6 pts better
93.4%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.4%
93.5%
9.1 pts worse
95.5%
11.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.4%
3.4%
2 pts better
3.3%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
17.1%
16.8 pts better
11.4%
11.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
6.4%
2.5 pts better
5.4%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.4%
17.3%
2.1 pts worse
19.6%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.3%
19.4%
7.1 pts better
16.7%
4.4 pts better
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 19.3%
18.1%
1.2 pts worse
16.3%
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.3%
18.4%
3.9 pts worse
14.9%
7.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.9%
0.7 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.6%
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 29.5%
24.8%
4.7 pts worse
19.8%
9.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.2%
4.4%
1.2 pts better
5.1%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.7%
70.5%
25.2 pts better
81.7%
14 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.6%
11.1%
3.5 pts better
12.0%
4.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
1.5%
0.8 pts better
1.6%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.6%
69.7%
19.9 pts better
79.7%
9.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.7%
25.0%
2.3 pts better
23.9%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-28 · Fire 2025-01-28

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-29 · Fire 2023-09-29

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-07-06 · Fire 2021-07-06

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2025-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2025-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2025-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-06

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2021-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-06

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2021-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-06

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2021-07-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

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 2025-03-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

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 2025-03-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-28

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-03-11

B · Minimal harm 2025-01-28

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2025-03-11

B · Minimal harm 2025-01-28

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-03-11

B · Minimal harm 2025-01-28

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-04

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-01-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

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 2023-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-07-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-06

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 2021-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-06

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 2021-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-06

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 2021-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-06

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-06

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 2021-07-29

B · Minimal harm 2021-07-06

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 2021-07-29

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Agba, Chibueze

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-12-09
Baranik, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-10-31
Boisvert, Gerald

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-11-11
Kosturko, Maryellen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-04-10
Patel, Bimal

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-12-01
Robbins, Jeffrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-07-10
Smullen, Eric

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-12-09
Vinal, Susan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-10-10

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