Wilton, CT

Wilton Meadows Health Care Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $16,452 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

439 Danbury Rd, Route 7, Wilton, CT

(203) 834-0199

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

148

Certified beds

Average residents

129

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1988-05-05

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.41

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.24

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.12

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.41

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

63%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

45%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 5.0
2.1
2.9 pts worse
1.9
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.8
1.5
1.3 pts worse
1.8
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.3%
87.5%
16.2 pts worse
93.4%
22.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.9%
93.5%
5.6 pts worse
95.5%
7.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.3%
3.4%
0.9 pts worse
3.3%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 15.2%
17.1%
1.9 pts better
11.4%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.8%
6.4%
0.6 pts better
5.4%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.5%
17.3%
0.8 pts better
19.6%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.2%
19.4%
3.8 pts worse
16.7%
6.5 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 19.4%
18.1%
1.3 pts worse
16.3%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.9%
18.4%
1.5 pts worse
14.9%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.8%
0.9%
0.9 pts worse
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.5%
1.7%
1.8 pts worse
1.7%
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.6%
24.8%
0.8 pts worse
19.8%
5.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.0%
4.4%
0.6 pts worse
5.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 27.2%
70.5%
43.3 pts worse
81.7%
54.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.4%
11.1%
0.7 pts better
12.0%
1.6 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 33.5%
69.7%
36.2 pts worse
79.7%
46.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.0%
25.0%
2 pts better
23.9%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-09 · Fire 2024-10-09

16 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

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

Cycle 2 Health 2022-06-28 · Fire 2022-06-28

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-01-16 · Fire 2020-01-16

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-28

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-09-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

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 2020-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2020-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2020-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2020-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

E33 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2020-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

E34 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2020-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2020-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2020-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2020-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2020-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2020-02-27

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-17

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-02

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

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 2024-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

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 2024-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

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 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

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 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

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 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-18

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-31

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-31

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-31

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 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-31

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 2024-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-13

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 2024-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-19

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-19

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 2024-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

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 2024-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-28

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-03-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-20

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 2024-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-20

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-01-26

G · Actual harm 2022-06-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-28

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2022-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-28

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2022-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-28

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-28

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-08-08

B · Minimal harm 2022-06-28

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 2022-08-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

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 2020-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2020-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2020-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2020-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2020-02-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$16,452 2024-04-19

Fine

Fine · fine $16,452

Fine

Ownership

Rzepka, Fred

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

58% 1 facilities 1986-12-01
Rzepka, Peter

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

42% 1 facilities 1986-12-01
Rzepka, Fred

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

16% 1 facilities 1986-12-01
Rzepka, Peter

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

12% 1 facilities 1986-12-01
Bucci, Ronald

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-05-01
Bucci, Ronald

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-05-01
Krochko, Andrew

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-04-24
Krochko, Andrew

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2006-10-31
Rzepka, Fred

Limited Partnership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1986-12-01
Rzepka, Peter

Limited Partnership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1986-11-24

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