The most recent inspection on September 9, 2024, found no deficiencies and determined that the complaint under investigation was not applicable because the client was independent and not receiving assisted living services. Earlier inspections were generally free of violations, with the exception of a 2020 inspection that cited a deficiency related to incomplete employee COVID-19 testing as required by state executive orders. Complaint investigations in 2024 were unsubstantiated or found not applicable, with no violations identified. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows mostly compliance with regulations and no recent deficiencies, indicating stable adherence to requirements over time.
Deficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)0.2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
96% better than Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 5.6 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies per year
43210
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2020
2021
2022
2024
Census
Latest occupancy rate140% occupied
Based on a September 2024 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
An unannounced visit was made to the Assisted Living Community on 09/09/2024 for the purpose of conducting a re-licensure survey and complaint investigation.
Findings
During the review of the allegation with the Executive Director, it was identified that the client in question was an independent client and was not receiving assisted living services.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation #40448 was conducted; the allegation was found not applicable as the client was independent and not receiving assisted living services.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Terry Jackson
Executive Director
Named in review of allegation during complaint investigation
Beata Kozubal
SALSA
Personnel contacted during inspection
Megan Edson-Sawyer
Survey Team Leader
Conducted the inspection
Elizabeth Heiney
Supervisor
Supervising Nurse Consultant/Health Program Supervisor
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to allegation CT# 40767 regarding a resident's status and services.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident in question was an independent resident and was not receiving assisted living services. No violations of the General Statutes or regulations were identified at the time of inspection.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation CT# 40767 was unsubstantiated as no violations were found and the resident was independent.
Report Facts
Census: 118Total Capacity: 84
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Terry Jackson
Executive
Contacted during inspection and involved in review of allegation
Michael J. Smith
Nurse Consultant
Signature on inspection report and report submitter
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection for the Brookdale Chatfield assisted living facility.
Findings
No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection. Approval for issuance of license was granted.
The inspection visit was conducted as a licensing inspection and renewal of the facility license.
Findings
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 or programs and full-time Infection Prevention and Control Specialist requirements were confirmed.
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection for Brookdale Chatfield.
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
Number of ALSA clients: 99Number of ALSA clients: 74Number of home visits: 3Number of records reviewed: 3
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Beata Kozubal
SALSA
Personnel contacted during inspection
Nicole Nelson-Popea
SALSA Designee
Personnel contacted during inspection
Ryan Whitman
Service Coordinator
Managed Residential Community visited and personnel contacted
Karen Donato
Nurse Consultant
FLIS Staff conducting inspection and report submitter
Megan Sawyer
Nurse Consultant
FLIS Staff conducting inspection
Vernon Harris
Supervisor
Approval for issuance of license granted by
Inspection Report Plan of CorrectionDeficiencies: 1Oct 2, 2020
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was made to Brookdale Chatfield on October 2, 2020 by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting an investigation.
Findings
The facility failed to comply with the Governor's Executive Orders 7UU and 7AAA to include 100% employee testing in their weekly Point Prevalence Surveillance (PPS) testing. Multiple reviews of employee testing rosters on various dates failed to indicate that all employees were tested as required.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failed to comply with Governor's Executive Orders 7UU and 7AAA to include 100% employee testing in weekly PPS testing, with multiple testing rosters failing to indicate all employees were tested.
Report Facts
Testing dates with incomplete employee testing: 5Gap in testing days: 13Completion date for corrective actions: 2020
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Beata Kozubal
Supervisor of Assisted Living Services Agency
Recipient of the Plan of Correction letter.
Loan Nguyen
Contact for submission of plan of correction.
Executive Director
Interviewed on multiple dates regarding employee testing rosters and employee illness.
The inspection visit was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection of the assisted living facility Brookdale Chatfield.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations were identified at the time of inspection. Policy review and record reviews were conducted as part of the inspection process.
Report Facts
Number of ALSA clients: 46Number of home visits: 2Number of records reviewed: 3Licensed bed capacity: 46Census: 46
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Lucia Figueiredo
SALSA Designee
Personnel contacted during inspection
Deanne Riley
Service Coordinator
Managed Residential Community visited
Melissa J. Swierad
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