Inspection Reports for Brighton Gardens of Stamford

An unannounced visit was made to Brighton Gardens Of Stamford Alsa on December 17, 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 complaint CT #40048.

The investigation found that the agency staff failed to respond in a timely manner to emergency calls for assistance for one of two clients receiving services. Specifically, response times ranged from 11 to 24 minutes, and the agency failed to identify supervision of staff in timely response to an emergency pendant call.

Complaint CT #40048 triggered the investigation. The complaint was substantiated as violations were found regarding emergency call response times and supervision.

The inspection was conducted as a licensing renewal inspection for the Assisted Living Services Agency (ALSA) at Brighton Gardens of Stamford Sunrise.

No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.

The inspection included a complaint investigation with complaint number 34561, but no violations were found related to the complaint.

The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection and renewal of the facility license.

No 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 infection prevention requirements were confirmed.

An unannounced visit was made to Brighton Gardens Of Stamford Alsa on July 28, 2020 by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting an investigation.

The investigation identified a violation related to the failure of the Supervisor of Assisted Living Services Agency (SALSA) to ensure a client who sustained an unwitnessed fall received an assessment from the ALSA Registered Nurse. The client later expired after complications from the fall.

Unannounced visits were made to Brighton Gardens Of Stamford Alsa on June 19, 20 and 24, 2019 for the purpose of conducting multiple investigations related to complaint investigation numbers 25047 and 25325.

The assisted living services agency failed to ensure the nursing administration of anticoagulant medication for one client over a period of eight months, including failure to obtain necessary bloodwork orders and inadequate nursing supervision and communication. Violations of Connecticut State regulations were identified and a plan of correction was required.

Complaint investigation numbers 25047 and 25325 were the basis for the unannounced visits and findings.

Unannounced visits were made to Brighton Gardens Of Stamford Alsa on June 19, 20 and 24, 2019 by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting multiple investigations.

Violations of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and/or General Statutes were identified related to the failure to ensure proper nursing administration of anticoagulant medication for a client with persistent atrial fibrillation over an eight-month period, including lack of appropriate physician orders, nursing supervision, and follow-up on bloodwork results.

Unannounced visits were made to Brighton Gardens Of Stamford ALSA on May 8, 9, 10, 2018 and December 12, 2018 by the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting multiple investigations related to compliance with Connecticut state regulations for assisted living services.

The investigation identified multiple violations including failure to update client service plans after falls, inadequate wound care and documentation, incomplete service plans by registered nurses, interference with the survey process by the Supervisor of Assisted Living Services Agency (SALSA), and unsafe medication administration practices leading to a client overdose. Deficiencies were found in documentation, staff training, and policy adherence.

The visit was complaint-related, triggered by allegations of noncompliance with state regulations regarding client care, documentation, and medication administration. The report details substantiated findings of multiple violations.

Unannounced visits were made to Brighton Gardens Of Stamford ALSA on May 8, 9, 10, 2018 and December 12, 2018 by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section for the purpose of conducting multiple investigations, including complaint investigations #24509, 22793, and 23038.

Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified, including failure to update client service plans after falls, failure to provide necessary wound care, failure to complete service plans, interference with survey process, and failure to ensure safe medication administration. A plan of correction was required to be submitted by January 21, 2019.

The visit included complaint investigations #24509, 22793, and 23038. Violations were substantiated as violations of Connecticut General Statutes and regulations were identified during the inspection.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to complaint numbers #21930 and #21136.

Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.

Complaint investigation numbers #21930 and #21136 were the basis for this inspection. Violations were substantiated as violations were identified during the inspection.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by complaint investigation numbers #21930 and #21136, to assess violations of Connecticut State regulations at Brighton Gardens of Stamford ALSA.

The inspection found violations related to failure to notify the responsible party of changes in charges and billing at least 15 days prior to implementation, and failure to ensure the responsible party reviewed updated plans of care. Documentation and interviews revealed deficiencies in communication and record-keeping regarding client service programs and billing changes.

Complaint investigation numbers #21930 and #21136 were the basis for the visit. Violations were substantiated as indicated by the attached violation letter dated 2018-01-29.

An unannounced visit was made to Brighton Gardens Of Stamford Alsa on June 3, 2016, by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting a complaint investigation (Complaint Investigation #20089).

The investigation found that the assisted living aides failed to report an allegation of abuse and the Supervisor of Assisted Living Services Agency (SALSA) failed to promptly and thoroughly investigate the allegation. Additionally, the agency failed to ensure accurate documentation of care and services provided to one client with specific needs.

Complaint Investigation #20089 involved an allegation that Client #1 was slapped on the mouth by assisted living aides on 5/16/16, which was not properly reported or investigated. The SALSA supervisor received an email complaint on 5/17/16. The investigation found failure in reporting and investigation by aides and SALSA staff, but assessments indicated the client was free of bruising, redness, or pain at the alleged site.