Inspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on April 7, 2025, identified deficiencies related to resident safety and transfer protocols involving incorrect emergency identification paperwork during a hospital transfer. Earlier inspections also noted issues with governance, including the absence of a social worker on the quality assurance committee, and compliance concerns regarding infection control specialist responsibilities. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were not noted in the recent reports, and no substantiated complaints appeared. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring governance and procedural issues, with no clear pattern of improvement or worsening over time.
Deficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
1 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
82% better than Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 5.6 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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1
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
222% occupied
Based on a April 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 120
Capacity: 54
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing renewal inspection to assess compliance with the General Statutes of Connecticut and regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified during the inspection. The narrative report indicates review of government authority, QA committee minutes, personnel files, clinical records, complaint logs, and reports.
Report Facts
Memory Care Capacity: 18
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Danielle Torres | Executive | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Christiane Gellatly | RN | SALSA personnel contacted during inspection |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1
Apr 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The document is a Plan of Correction submitted by Atria Larson Place in response to deficiencies found during a Department of Health inspection on April 7, 2025.
Findings
The Department of Public Health cited Atria Larson Place for failure to maintain resident safety and ensure proper transfer protocols, specifically related to a resident in the memory care unit who was transferred to the hospital with incorrect emergency identification paperwork due to a lapse in the agency's 911 packet handoff procedure.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to maintain resident safety and ensure proper transfer protocols, specifically related to incorrect emergency identification paperwork during hospital transfer. |
Report Facts
Dates of Implementation: 4
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Danielle Torres | Executive Director | Signed the Plan of Correction and named as responsible staff member overseeing corrective actions. |
| Christiane Gellatly | Resident Services Director | Named as responsible staff member overseeing corrective actions. |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 98
Capacity: 113
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 4, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection visit occurred for the purpose of reviewing the plan of correction for a violation letter dated 3/07/22 and was part of a renewal licensing inspection.
Findings
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 full-time Infection Prevention and Control Specialist requirements were also confirmed.
Report Facts
Census: 98
Total Capacity: 113
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Dixon | ED | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Elizabeth Salo | SALSA | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Lashonda Moody | RN Designee | Personnel contacted during inspection |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 98
Capacity: 113
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 4, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection and to review the plan of correction for a violation letter dated 3/07/22.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations were identified at the time of inspection. Verification of Alzheimer's special care units and full-time infection prevention and control specialist requirements were also confirmed.
Report Facts
Census: 98
Total Capacity: 113
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Dixon | ED | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Elizabeth Salo | SALSA (FMLA) | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Lashonda Moody | RN Designee | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Karen Donato | RNC | Report submitted by |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1
Oct 4, 2022
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was made to Atria Larson Place on October 4, 2022, by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting a Re-Licensure.
Findings
The Governing Authority failed to select and appoint a social worker on the quality assurance committee, as evidenced by review of meeting minutes and interviews. A plan of correction was submitted to add a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to the committee and ensure ongoing compliance.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Governing Authority failed to select and appoint a social worker on the quality assurance committee. |
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Heiney | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Author of the letter and contact for plan of correction response. |
| Patti Smith | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Added to the Governing Authority Committee as part of the plan of correction. |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 86
Capacity: 113
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 31, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection for Atria Larson Place.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1
Jan 31, 2022
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was made to Atria Larson Place on January 31, 2022 by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting a licensing renewal inspection.
Findings
The report includes a violation of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and/or General Statutes of Connecticut identified during the visit. The facility submitted a plan of correction addressing the infection control specialist role and compliance measures.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Violation of Section 19-13-D105 (d) Governing authority of an assisted living services agency related to infection control specialist responsibilities and compliance with Public Act No. 21-185. |
Report Facts
Plan of correction submission deadline: Mar 17, 2022
Licensing visit date: Jan 31, 2022
Training completion date: Mar 1, 2022
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Mierek | Executive Director | Named as responsible person for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and laws in the plan of correction |
| Elizabeth Heiney | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Author of the letter and contact for questions concerning the instructions in the notice of violation |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 98
Capacity: 113
Deficiencies: 0
Nov 7, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted as a licensing inspection for the purpose of license renewal at the assisted living service facility.
Findings
No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 113
Census: 98
Dementia Residents: 19
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Mierelk | Executive Director | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Jennifer Whittaker | RN | Personnel contacted during inspection |
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