Inspection Reports for Addison Place at Glastonbury

The inspection visit was conducted as a complaint investigation identified by CT#39914, to assess violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection. Verification of Alzheimer's special care units and part-time Infection Prevention and Control Specialist requirements were also confirmed.

Complaint investigation CT#39914 was conducted and violations were found.

An unannounced visit was made to Addison Place At Glastonbury on July 15, 2024, by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting an investigation related to a complaint.

The Assisted Living Service Agency failed to ensure quality of care, supervisory nursing oversight, and respect and dignity in the care of a client, including issues related to incontinence care and improper handling of the client by agency aides. Specific incidents included fecal matter found on the client and surrounding areas, and improper transfer techniques causing client discomfort.

The investigation was complaint-related under Complaint CT #39914. The complaint included observations of client neglect and improper care techniques by agency aides, which were substantiated by interviews, video surveillance, and clinical record review.

The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection for renewal purposes and included review of a complaint investigation (37615).

Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified during the inspection. The report references an attached violation letter dated 2024-05-15.

The visit included review of complaint investigation number 37615.

The inspection was conducted as a licensing renewal inspection for Addison Place at Glastonbury, including review of compliance with Connecticut state statutes and regulations.

Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations were identified during the inspection. A violation letter dated 2024-05-21 was attached to the report.

An unannounced visit was made to Addison Place At Glastonbury on May 8, 2024, for the purpose of conducting an investigation and a licensure renewal inspection, triggered by Complaint Investigation #37615.

Violations of Connecticut General Statutes and regulations were identified, including failure to ensure completion of the Dementia Special Care Unit/Memory Care Unit disclosure agreement for 7 of 17 clients residing in the Memory Care Unit. The Executive Director and Business Manager confirmed missing disclosures and incomplete financial files for some clients.

Complaint Investigation #37615 was the basis for the visit. The report does not explicitly state substantiation status.

Unannounced visits were made to HarborChase Of Evergreen Walk concluding on April 4, 2024, by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health to conduct an investigation with additional information received through April 8, 2024.

The investigation found that an Assisted Living Service Agency (ALSA) failed to supervise the care and services provided by an assisted living aide, who was verbally and physically abusive to a client. The aide was terminated, and the agency failed to ensure the safety and rights of the client from abuse and oversight of aide staff.

Complaint CT #38228 was investigated, revealing substantiated abuse by an aide toward Client #1, including verbal and physical abuse, unprofessional behavior, and failure of the agency to ensure client safety and oversight of aide staff.

The inspection visit was conducted as a strike monitoring supplement to the licensing inspection report.

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An unannounced visit was made to Addison Place At Glastonbury on January 21, 2021 by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting an investigation related to complaint #29106.

The Assisted Living Services Agency (ALSA) failed to orient private help staff to emergency policies and CDC guidelines for COVID-19 prevention. Observations included improper mask wearing by private help and a nurse designee failing to properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene. The facility's policies and documentation related to COVID-19 orientation and PPE use were found deficient.

Complaint #29106 triggered the investigation. The report does not explicitly state substantiation status.

An unannounced visit was made to Addison Place in Glastonbury on September 6, 2020 by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting a licensing inspection.

The Assisted Living Services Agency (ALSA) failed to ensure all staff were tested on a weekly basis before determining negative status for a minimum of 14 days and entering a pause of testing, in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order. The facility did not include all employees in weekly testing rosters and failed to accurately track comprehensive weekly testing prior to pausing testing on 7/13/2020.