Wallingford, CT

Masonicare Health Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $13,085 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 19 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

22 Masonic Avenue, Wallingford, CT

(203) 679-5900

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

336

Certified beds

Average residents

238

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.48

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.98

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.54

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.84

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

37%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

40%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
2.1
0.6 pts better
1.9
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.5
0.7 pts better
1.8
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.9%
87.5%
0.6 pts worse
93.4%
6.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.3%
93.5%
2.8 pts better
95.5%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
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
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.4%
17.1%
13.7 pts better
11.4%
8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.0%
6.4%
0.6 pts worse
5.4%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.7%
17.3%
6.6 pts better
19.6%
8.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.8%
19.4%
4.6 pts better
16.7%
1.9 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 22.6%
18.1%
4.5 pts worse
16.3%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.0%
18.4%
3.6 pts worse
14.9%
7.1 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 1.9%
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 32.0%
24.8%
7.2 pts worse
19.8%
12.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.6%
4.4%
1.8 pts better
5.1%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 9.7%
11.1%
1.4 pts better
12.0%
2.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
1.5%
0.3 pts better
1.6%
0.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.6%
69.7%
6.9 pts better
79.7%
3.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 29.1%
25.0%
4.1 pts worse
23.9%
5.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-09 · Fire 2024-12-09

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

19 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (8 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-03-18 · Fire 2022-03-18

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-01-29 · Fire 2019-01-29

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-01-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-01-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-01-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-04-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

K902 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.

Corrected 2022-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2022-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2022-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2022-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-01-29

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-01-26

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

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 2025-01-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

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 2025-01-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

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 2025-01-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

F603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Corrected 2025-01-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

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 2025-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

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 2025-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

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 2025-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-09

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-01-30

G · Actual harm 2024-11-13

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 2024-12-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-08

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 2024-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-08

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 2024-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-08

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-08

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2024-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-11

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 2024-02-03

B · Minimal harm 2023-08-04

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 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

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 2023-02-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2022-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

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 2022-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

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 2022-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-05-26

C · Minimal harm 2022-03-18

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-01-29

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 2019-02-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-01-29

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 2019-02-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-01-29

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-02-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-01-29

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 2019-02-11

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$13,085 2024-11-13

Fine

Fine · fine $13,085

Fine

Ownership

Beaulieu, Steven

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-10-12
Beaulieu, Steven

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-10-12
Birney, Patrick

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-01-05
Buckner, Newton

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-11-06
Earle, Christopher

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-01-05
Masonicare Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 1995-10-01
Polito, Robert

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-01-05
Venoit, Jon-Paul

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2016-10-01
Venoit, Jon-Paul

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-11-06
Venoit, Jon-Paul

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2014-01-01
Wood, Courtney

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-09-01

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