Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-21 · Fire 2025-07-21
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Orange, CT
Orange Health Care Center
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies
225 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT
(203) 795-0835
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 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
60
Certified beds
Average residents
51
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2003-03-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.79
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.63
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.35
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.40
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
26%
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 | 0.5 |
1.5
1 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
87.5%
12.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.9% |
93.5%
4.4 pts better
|
95.5%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.1% |
3.4%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.2% |
17.1%
8.9 pts better
|
11.4%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% |
6.4%
4.4 pts better
|
5.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.1% |
17.3%
9.2 pts better
|
19.6%
11.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.6% |
19.4%
9.8 pts better
|
16.7%
7.1 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 | 21.5% |
18.1%
3.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.7% |
18.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.7% |
1.7%
About the same
|
1.7%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.3% |
24.8%
0.5 pts better
|
19.8%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.2% |
4.4%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
70.5%
28.8 pts better
|
81.7%
17.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.5% |
11.1%
0.6 pts better
|
12.0%
1.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.5%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 57.1% |
69.7%
12.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
22.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.4% |
25.0%
4.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-05-25 · Fire 2023-05-25
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-04-19 · Fire 2021-04-19
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-07-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-07-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2021-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2021-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-06-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-21
F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-21
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 2025-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-21
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-21
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 2025-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-21
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
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 2023-07-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
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 2023-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
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 2023-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-08-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
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 2023-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2023-07-10
B · Minimal harm
2023-05-25
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 2023-07-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
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 2021-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2021-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
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 2021-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-19
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 2021-05-31
B · Minimal harm
2021-04-19
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2021-05-31
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Sugers, Linda
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Acampora, Andree
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Knutsen, Paul
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Knutsen, Paul
Corporate Director · Individual
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