Inspection Reports for
New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 31.4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

461% worse than Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 5.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

80 60 40 20 0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 82% occupied

Based on a September 2025 inspection.

Occupancy rate over time

72% 78% 84% 90% 96% 102% Feb 2022 Feb 2024 May 2024 Jul 2024 Sep 2024 Oct 2024 Sep 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Dec 4, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints related to failure in timely notification of a resident's absence following a leave of absence, missed medication administration, inadequate discharge planning, and failure to obtain hospital discharge summaries.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on Resident #1 regarding failure to notify the physician and administration when the resident did not return timely from a leave of absence, missed medication administration, inadequate discharge planning after a 30-day notice, and failure to obtain hospital discharge summaries after readmission. The nursing home disputed the citations.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the physician, administration, and responsible parties timely when a resident did not return as scheduled from a leave of absence and missed evening medications. The facility also failed to provide adequate discharge planning and orientation for a resident with a 30-day discharge notice. Additionally, the facility did not obtain hospital discharge summaries timely after a resident's readmission. Multiple conflicting Leave of Absence policies were found, causing confusion in staff actions.

Deficiencies (3)
F 0580: The facility failed to notify the resident's physician, administration, and responsible party timely when the resident did not return as scheduled from a leave of absence and missed evening medications.
F 0627: The facility failed to provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to the resident to ensure a safe and orderly transfer or discharge after a 30-day discharge notice was given.
F 0684: The facility failed to obtain a hospital discharge summary timely after a resident's readmission and failed to ensure staff acted timely when a resident did not return as expected from a leave of absence.
Report Facts
Missed medications: 4 Leave of Absence delay: 9.83 BIMS score: 11 Discharge notice period: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Nursing SupervisorFailed to obtain hospital discharge summary after resident readmission and did not notify appropriate parties when resident did not return from leave of absence.
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseFailed to contact resident's physician or APRN to notify missed medication administration.
Director of Nursing ServicesDNSNot notified timely about resident's late return from leave of absence and lack of notification to police and physician.
Physician #1Medical DirectorExpected timely notification of missed medications and resident's failure to return from leave of absence.
Social WorkerResponsible for discharge planning and communication with resident and other facilities; failed to complete adequate discharge planning.
AdministratorUnaware of 30-day discharge notice and resident transfer plans.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Dec 4, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding the facility's failure to timely notify the physician and responsible parties when a resident did not return from a leave of absence as scheduled, missed medications, failure to obtain hospital discharge summaries timely, and inadequate discharge planning for a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on Resident #1's failure to return timely from a leave of absence, missed medications, lack of timely notification to the physician and administration, failure to obtain hospital discharge summaries, and inadequate discharge planning. The nursing home disputed the citations.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the physician, administration, and responsible parties timely when Resident #1 did not return from a leave of absence as scheduled, missed evening medications, and returned late without proper notification. The facility also failed to obtain hospital discharge summaries timely after readmission and did not provide adequate discharge planning and preparation for Resident #1's transfer. Multiple conflicting Leave of Absence policies were found, causing confusion about proper procedures.

Deficiencies (5)
Failure to notify the resident's physician, administration, and responsible party timely when Resident #1 did not return from a leave of absence as scheduled.
Failure to notify the provider that Resident #1 missed scheduled evening medications.
Failure to provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to Resident #1 to ensure a safe and orderly transfer or discharge after a 30-day discharge notice.
Failure to obtain hospital discharge summary timely after Resident #1's readmission.
Failure to ensure staff were provided with a current facility policy directing steps to follow when a resident did not return timely from a leave of absence; multiple conflicting policies existed.
Report Facts
Missed medications: 4 Late return time: 590 Hospital readmission date: Sep 1, 2025 Leave of Absence expected return time: 1800

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Nursing SupervisorSupervisor when Resident #1 was readmitted from hospital without discharge summary; failed to obtain discharge paperwork.
RN #2Nursing SupervisorSupervisor on 9/1/2025 shift aware Resident #1 returned without discharge summary; stated responsibility of 3 PM to 11 PM shift to follow up.
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseFailed to notify Resident #1's physician or APRN about missed medications on 9/8/2025.
Director of Nursing ServicesDirector of Nursing Services (DNS)Interviewed regarding notification failures and policy issues related to Resident #1's leave of absence and late return.
Physician #1Medical DirectorExpected timely notification of missed medications and leave of absence issues; unaware of multiple conflicting LOA policies.
Social WorkerResponsible for discharge planning and issuing 30-day discharge notice for Resident #1; had not completed adequate discharge planning.
AdministratorFacility AdministratorNew to facility; unaware of 30-day discharge notice and transfer plans for Resident #1.

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 123 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 14, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection and included review of complaint investigations #CT42529 and #121090.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigations #CT42529 and #121090 were reviewed during the inspection. No substantiation status is provided.
Findings
The report indicates that this was a licensing renewal inspection with complaint investigations reviewed. No violations or citations were explicitly noted on the provided page.

Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 150 Census: 123

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Deborah KrausAdministratorPersonnel contacted during inspection

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 22 Date: Aug 29, 2025

Visit Reason
Routine state inspection survey of New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC to assess compliance with healthcare facility regulations including resident care, safety, infection control, and dietary services.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including resident rights, nutrition and meal service, care planning, medication administration, infection control, staff training, and safety supervision. Specific issues included failure to provide timely meals, failure to ensure residents received ordered double portions, inadequate response to resident council concerns, mismanagement of resident funds, failure to notify family of pressure ulcers, incomplete care plans, unsafe smoking practices, medication errors, inadequate infection prevention program, and failure to provide proper supervision during meals for residents with aspiration precautions.

Deficiencies (22)
F 0550: The facility failed to provide Resident #63 a timely breakfast tray, resulting in the resident rummaging through leftover trays and receiving an incomplete meal.
F 0561: Resident #130 did not receive double portions as ordered and requested, and dietary staff misrepresented portion sizes, causing ongoing nutritional risk.
F 0565: The facility failed to consistently respond and follow up on Resident Council food-related concerns, and the Food Service Director often missed meetings.
F 0568: Resident #45 did not receive quarterly financial statements timely, and discrepancies in personal fund withdrawals were not properly addressed.
F 0580: Resident #76 developed a new stage 3 pressure ulcer, but the resident's representative was not notified timely, and RN assessments were delayed.
F 0602: Resident #45 alleged misappropriation of funds related to unauthorized withdrawals; facility investigation was incomplete and failed to interview implicated staff.
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report an allegation of staff verbal abuse toward Resident #59 to the state agency.
F 0610: The facility failed to remove an employee and initiate a timely investigation following an allegation of verbal abuse to Resident #59.
F 0656: Resident #4's care plan was not updated to include a new diagnosis of dementia, and Resident #17's care plan lacked tracheostomy care interventions.
F 0657: The facility failed to update care plans for residents with unsafe smoking behaviors and failed to revise Resident #128's care plan to include an air mattress.
F 0658: Resident #14's medications were crushed despite orders indicating extended release and enteric coated formulations, constituting medication errors.
F 0677: Resident #41 was not provided necessary nail care and grooming assistance, resulting in long, soiled fingernails and soiled bedding.
F 0684: The facility failed to provide adequate supervision and appropriate diet consistency for Resident #14, resulting in Immediate Jeopardy which was removed after corrective actions.
F 0686: Resident #76's new pressure ulcer was not assessed timely by an RN, treatment was delayed, and weekly skin checks were inconsistently completed.
F 0689: The facility failed to provide adequate supervision during meals for residents with aspiration precautions, failed to enforce smoking policies, and failed to conduct risk assessments for independent leave of absence residents.
F 0730: Annual performance evaluations for nurse aides were not completed for 2024 or 2025 for multiple staff.
F 0759: Medication error rate was 12% due to crushing of extended release and enteric coated medications for Resident #14.
F 0802: Dietary aides lacked knowledge of meal ticket reading and food labeling; unlabeled and expired food items were found in refrigerators and freezer with inadequate cleaning.
F 0880: The facility failed to maintain infection prevention and control program documentation, including outbreak tracking and infection surveillance.
F 0881: The facility failed to ensure ongoing antibiotic stewardship including tracking and monitoring of antibiotic use.
F 0882: The facility did not have a designated qualified infection preventionist from August 2024 through February 2025.
F 0883: The facility failed to offer and/or provide education and documentation for COVID-19 vaccinations for sampled residents.
Report Facts
Medication observations: 25 Medication errors: 3 Medication error rate: 12 Residents involved in GI outbreak: 10 Weight loss percentage: 10 Weight loss percentage: 15 Weight loss percentage: 10.53 Number of unlabeled food items discarded: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseCrushed extended release and enteric coated medications for Resident #14
RN #1Infection PreventionistLacked infection surveillance and antibiotic stewardship tracking
Dietary Director (Interim)Dietary DirectorAcknowledged unlabeled food items and lack of dietary staff training
AdministratorFacility AdministratorDirected dietary staff to serve Resident #59 requested food regardless of allergies
RN #3Nursing SupervisorUncertain about tracheostomy care for Resident #17
RN #5RN SupervisorFailed to assess new pressure ulcer on Resident #76 timely
LPN #7Licensed Practical NurseFailed to notify RN supervisor of new pressure ulcer on Resident #76
NA #1Nurse AideFailed to supervise Resident #14 during meals and did not read meal tickets
NA #14Nurse AideUnaware of aspiration precautions for Resident #14
RN #4MDS CoordinatorDid not ensure care plans were updated for new diagnoses or interventions
RN #1Wound Nurse/Infection PreventionistNewly assigned, lacked training and support
LPN #14Licensed Practical NurseAttempted to administer medication dropped on floor to Resident #86
Dietary Aide #5Dietary AideUnable to explain food labeling and storage
Dietary Aide #4Dietary AideUnable to explain food labeling and storage

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 22 Date: Aug 29, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a comprehensive regulatory survey of New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC to assess compliance with federal nursing home regulations.

Findings
The survey identified multiple deficiencies across various areas including resident rights, nutrition and food service, medication administration, infection control, care planning, staff performance evaluations, and safety. Several residents experienced issues such as delayed or incorrect meal delivery, failure to provide double portions as ordered, misappropriation of resident funds, failure to notify representatives of new wounds, inadequate supervision during meals, medication errors, and lapses in infection prevention and control.

Deficiencies (22)
Failure to provide timely and correct meals, including delayed breakfast tray delivery and incorrect meal portions.
Failure to ensure resident received double portions per physician order and resident request.
Failure to ensure consistent response and follow-up to Resident Council concerns regarding food quality and staff phone use.
Failure to provide quarterly financial statements to resident responsible for personal funds.
Failure to notify resident representative timely of new pressure ulcer and failure to perform timely RN assessment and treatment.
Failure to protect resident from misappropriation of funds; unauthorized withdrawals and lack of receipts.
Failure to timely report staff-to-resident verbal abuse allegation to state agency.
Failure to remove employee and initiate investigation following reported verbal abuse allegation.
Failure to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for new dementia diagnosis and for tracheostomy care.
Failure to review and revise care plans addressing unsafe smoking behaviors and contraband, and failure to educate residents on smoking safety.
Failure to ensure resident unable to carry out ADLs independently received necessary grooming services.
Failure to administer medications according to professional standards; crushing enteric coated and extended release medications.
Failure to provide sufficient dietary staff competencies and training on meal ticket reading and diet consistencies.
Failure to ensure menus meet nutritional needs, are prepared in advance, followed, updated, reviewed by dietician, and meet resident needs.
Failure to provide chopped diet and supervision for resident with aspiration precautions resulting in Immediate Jeopardy.
Failure to ensure food is served according to resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences.
Failure to procure food from approved sources and to properly label, date, and store food items including defrosting freezer.
Failure to provide and implement an infection prevention and control program including outbreak documentation and surveillance.
Failure to monitor antibiotic use and implement antibiotic stewardship program.
Failure to designate a qualified infection preventionist for approximately 7 months.
Failure to develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumococcal vaccinations including documentation and tracking.
Failure to educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer vaccine to eligible residents and staff, and properly document vaccination status.
Report Facts
Medication observations: 25 Medication errors: 3 Medication error rate: 12 Residents involved in GI outbreak: 10 Weight loss percentage: 10 Weight loss percentage: 15 Weight loss percentage: 10.53 Weight loss percentage: 5.7 Weight loss percentage: 5 Weight loss percentage: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseCrushed extended release and enteric coated medications for Resident #14
RN #1Infection PreventionistInfection prevention and control program, antibiotic stewardship
AdministratorDirected dietary staff to serve Resident #59 requested food regardless of allergies
Dietary Director (Interim)Dietary DirectorOversaw dietary operations, acknowledged meal ticket and food mismatches
RN #3Nursing SupervisorUncertain about tracheostomy care for Resident #17
RN #4MDS CoordinatorResponsible for care plan updates, admitted lack of clarity on responsibilities
RN #5Charge NurseFailed to assess new pressure ulcer on Resident #76 timely
LPN #7Licensed Practical NurseIdentified new pressure ulcer on Resident #76 but failed to notify RN
Dietitian #2DietitianMonitored Resident #130 nutrition and double portions
Dietitian #1DietitianMonitored Resident #130 nutrition and double portions
LPN #14Licensed Practical NurseAttempted to administer medications dropped on floor to Resident #86
NA #1Nurse AideDelivered incorrect meal to Resident #130
NA #3Nurse AideObserved Resident #63 rummaging through breakfast trays
NA #4Nurse AideDelivered delayed breakfast tray to Resident #63
NA #5Nurse AideNotified nurse about Resident #41's long nails
NA #6Nurse AideObserved Resident #105 knocking on smoking area door
NA #19Nurse AideInvolved in pizza orders and cash handling for Resident #45
Recreation DirectorAssisted residents with ordering food and involved in Resident #45 fund issues
AdministratorAware of Resident Council concerns and smoking violations
Dietitian #3DietitianMonitored Resident #4 nutrition and weight
APRN #1Advanced Practice Registered NurseProvided medical orders and oversight for Resident #14 and others
SLP #1Speech Language PathologistProvided swallowing evaluations and recommendations for Resident #14

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Dec 2, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate allegations of verbal abuse by a staff member towards a resident and to review an elopement incident involving a resident who exited the facility unassisted and was found walking outside in unsafe conditions.

Complaint Details
The verbal abuse allegation was substantiated based on consistent statements from the resident and roommate. The nursing assistant involved was terminated. The elopement incident involved a resident with severe cognitive impairment who left the facility unassisted and was found outside after several hours. The facility delayed notifying police and had procedural failures in monitoring and securing the exit door.
Findings
The facility substantiated verbal abuse by a nursing assistant towards a resident, resulting in the termination of the staff member. The facility also failed to prevent a cognitively impaired resident from leaving the building unassisted, resulting in immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety. Delays in locating the resident and notifying police were identified.

Deficiencies (2)
F 0600: The facility failed to protect a resident from verbal abuse by a staff member who called the resident ugly and made inappropriate comments about the resident's significant other. The abuse was substantiated and the staff member was terminated.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure a resident who required assistance and an assistive device did not exit the facility without staff knowledge, resulting in the resident being found walking outside in the dark nine miles from the facility after sustaining a fall. This failure resulted in immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 3 Residents reviewed for elopement: 3 Distance resident walked outside: 9 Time police called after resident noted missing: 54 Time resident walked outside: 4 Time delay for door lock engagement: 90 Time delay from notification to Administrator: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
NA #1Nursing AssistantNamed in verbal abuse finding and elopement incident
RN #1Registered NurseInterviewed regarding verbal abuse allegation
AdministratorInterviewed regarding abuse and elopement incidents and surveillance review
DNSDirector of Nursing ServicesInterviewed regarding elopement incident and resident supervision
ReceptionistInterviewed regarding front door monitoring and LOA procedures
Recreation AssistantReported resident outside and searched for resident
Recreation DirectorNotified and involved in search for missing resident
PO #1Police OfficerResponded to missing resident location
MD #1Medical DirectorInterviewed regarding expectations for police notification
APRN #1Psychiatric APRNReported seeing missing resident off duty

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Dec 2, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a complaint investigation regarding verbal abuse of Resident #2 by a staff member and an elopement incident involving Resident #1 who exited the facility without staff knowledge.

Complaint Details
The verbal abuse complaint was substantiated based on consistent statements from Resident #2 and the roommate, leading to termination of NA #1. The elopement incident involved Resident #1 leaving the facility unsupervised, with delayed notification to police and staff, resulting in immediate jeopardy findings.
Findings
The facility was found to have substantiated verbal abuse against Resident #2 by a nursing assistant, resulting in the termination of the staff member. Additionally, the facility failed to prevent Resident #1, who required supervision and assistive devices, from eloping and being found walking nine miles away, resulting in immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to protect Resident #2 from verbal abuse by a staff member.
Failure to ensure Resident #1 did not exit the facility without staff knowledge, resulting in immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 3 Residents reviewed for elopement: 3 Distance Resident #1 walked: 9 Time police called after missing report: 54 Time Resident #1 last seen before elopement: 15 Time Resident #1 found by police: 19 Time delay to notify Administrator after resident reported outside: 10 Lock engagement delay: 90

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
NA #1Nursing AssistantNamed in verbal abuse finding and terminated for verbal abuse.
Registered Nurse #1RNInterviewed regarding verbal abuse incident involving Resident #2.
AdministratorInterviewed regarding verbal abuse substantiation and elopement incident.
Recreation AssistantReported Resident #1 outside and notified Recreation Director.
Recreation DirectorNotified Administrator about missing Resident #1 and initiated search.
ReceptionistResponsible for monitoring front door and LOA forms; involved in elopement incident.
Police Officer #1Responded to missing Resident #1 and found resident disoriented.
Director of Nursing ServicesDNSInterviewed regarding Resident #1's supervision and elopement incident.
APRN #1Off duty psychiatric APRNReported seeing Resident #1 several towns away during elopement.
Medical DirectorMD #1Interviewed regarding expectations for police notification in missing resident cases.

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Census: 131 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 31, 2024

Visit Reason
A desk audit was conducted to review the implementation of the Plan of Correction for a violation letter dated August 27, 2024.

Findings
Violations #1 and #2 were identified as corrected as of October 11, 2024. The administrator was notified via telephone on October 31, 2024, that all violations were corrected.

Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 150 Census: 131

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jonah KrausAdministratorPersonnel contacted during inspection
Reba StoddardNCReport submitted by and FLIS staff signature

Inspection Report

Census: 132 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 30, 2024

Visit Reason
A desk audit was conducted to review the implementation of the Plan of Correction for a previous violation letter dated September 26, 2024.

Findings
Violation #1 was identified as corrected as of October 24, 2024. The Director of Nursing was notified via telephone on October 30, 2024, that all violations were corrected.

Deficiencies (1)
Violation #1 identified in previous inspection
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 150 Census: 132

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Pedro RomanDirector of NursingNamed in relation to notification of correction of violations

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 12, 2024

Visit Reason
The investigation was conducted due to a complaint regarding the facility's failure to respect a resident's request to call 911 for hospital transfer related to a left lower leg blister and possible infection.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. Resident #3 and family complained about the handling of the 911 call request and the tone used by RN #1. The facility acknowledged the failure to call 911 as requested and recognized policy miscommunication.
Findings
The facility failed to call 911 for Resident #3 despite the resident's request, citing no assessed medical necessity. The resident was later transferred independently via 911 and hospitalized for left lower extremity cellulitis caused by methicillin resistant staphylococci aureus. Facility staff and administration acknowledged policy and communication issues regarding 911 calls.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0550: The facility failed to honor Resident #3's right to a dignified existence and self-determination by not calling 911 as requested for hospital transfer despite the resident's concerns about a left leg blister and possible infection.
Report Facts
Date of survey completion: Sep 12, 2024 Hospitalization dates: 5 Antibiotic course duration: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Registered NurseAssessed Resident #3 and did not call 911 despite resident request
APRN #1Advanced Practice Registered NurseEvaluated Resident #3 for left leg blister and open wound
AdministratorInterviewed regarding facility policy and handling of 911 call request
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding facility policy on 911 calls and resident transfers

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 12, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint involving Resident #3, who requested a transfer to the hospital via 911 for a left leg blister and possible infection, which the facility initially did not honor as requested by the resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved Resident #3's request to be transferred to the hospital due to a blister and suspected infection on the left leg. The resident and family were dissatisfied with the nursing staff's handling of the situation, specifically RN #1's refusal to call 911 on behalf of the resident and requiring the resident to call independently. The complaint was substantiated by the findings.
Findings
The facility failed to respect Resident #3's request to call 911 and transfer to the hospital despite the resident's insistence, resulting in delayed transfer. The resident was later independently transferred via 911 and hospitalized for cellulitis with methicillin resistant staphylococci aureus infection. Facility staff and administration interviews revealed conflicting understanding of policy regarding resident transfer requests.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to respect the resident's request to call 911 and transfer to the hospital despite the resident's insistence.
Report Facts
Dates: Mar 13, 2024 Dates: Mar 18, 2024 Duration: 7 Times: 915

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Registered NurseNursing note author who assessed Resident #3 and did not call 911 on behalf of the resident
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseNoted blister on left leg and notified APRN and responsible party
APRN #1Advanced Practice Registered NurseEvaluated Resident #3's left leg blister and provided wound care instructions
AdministratorFacility AdministratorInterviewed regarding facility policy and expectations for 911 calls and resident transfers
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding facility policy on resident transfer requests and 911 calls

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 126 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 5, 2024

Visit Reason
A desk audit was conducted on 9/5/24 to review the implementation of the Plan of Correction for the Violation letter dated 7/16/24.

Findings
Violations #1 and #2 were identified as corrected as of 8/20/24. The Administrator was notified on 9/5/24 that all violations were corrected.

Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 150 Census: 126

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jonah KrausPersonnel contacted during the inspection
Reba StoddardNCDesk Audit staff and report submitter

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 123 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 15, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with professional standards of quality, medication administration, and staffing levels at the nursing facility.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure a medication was reordered and available at the time it was due, and the provider was not notified when the medication was unavailable. Additionally, the facility did not maintain staffing levels to meet the minimum required 3.0 hours of direct care on specified dates.

Deficiencies (2)
F 0658: The facility failed to ensure a medication was reordered and available at the scheduled time and did not document provider notification when the medication was unavailable.
F 0836: The facility failed to maintain staffing levels to meet the minimum requirements of Connecticut General Statute 19a-563h regarding 3.0 hours of direct care on 8/10/24 and 8/11/24.
Report Facts
Census: 123 Staffing hours required: 266.91 Staffing hours provided: 210 Staffing hours deficit: 56

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Charge NurseInterviewed regarding medication reorder responsibilities and provider notification
Licensed Practical Nurse #1LPNInterviewed regarding medication reorder responsibilities and provider notification
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding medication reorder responsibilities, provider notification, and staffing policies
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding staffing responsibilities and compliance with 3.0 direct care hour requirements

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 123 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 15, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with professional standards of quality, medication administration, and staffing requirements at the nursing facility.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure a medication (Trulicity) was reordered and available at the time of administration and failed to document provider notification when the medication was unavailable. Additionally, the facility did not maintain staffing levels to meet the minimum Connecticut General Statute 19a-563h requirement of 3.0 hours of direct care, falling short by 56 hours on two days.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to ensure medication was reordered and available at the time of administration and failed to notify provider when medication was unavailable.
Failed to maintain staffing levels to meet minimum state requirements of 3.0 hours of direct care, understaffed by 56 hours on 8/10/24 and 8/11/24.
Report Facts
Census: 123 Staffing hours required: 266.91 Staffing hours actual: 210 Staffing hours deficit: 56

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Charge NurseIdentified responsibility to ensure medications are reordered and provider notification when medication unavailable
Licensed Practical Nurse #1LPNIdentified responsibility to reorder medications and notify provider if medication unavailable
Director of NursingDONConfirmed charge nurse responsibility for medication reorder and provider notification; identified no documentation of notification
AdministratorAdministratorIdentified responsibility with DON to ensure staffing meets 3.0 hour requirement; acknowledged staffing shortfall on 8/10/24 and 8/11/24

Inspection Report

Monitoring
Census: 128 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 22, 2024

Visit Reason
A desk audit was completed from 7/19/24 through 7/22/24 to review the implementation of the Plan of Correction for the violation letter dated 5/21/24.

Findings
Violations #1-4 were identified as corrected as of 7/15/24. On 7/22/24, the Director of Nursing Services was notified by telephone that all violations were corrected.

Report Facts
Violations corrected: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jonah KrausAdministratorPersonnel contacted during inspection
Stephanie SchumannReport submitted by
Maureen Golay-MarkureSupervisorSurvey Team Leader Supervisor

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 20, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to care planning and medication administration at the nursing home.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure a comprehensive care plan included discharge planning for one resident and failed to maintain complete and accurate medication administration documentation for another resident.

Deficiencies (2)
F 0656: The facility failed to develop and implement a complete care plan that included discharge planning and measurable timetables for Resident #1.
F 0842: The facility failed to ensure the clinical record was complete and accurate to include medication administration documentation for Resident #2.

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 20, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with care planning and medication administration standards at New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure a comprehensive care plan included discharge planning for Resident #1 and failed to maintain complete and accurate medication administration documentation for Resident #2. Both deficiencies were identified as having minimal harm or potential for actual harm affecting a few residents.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to develop and implement a complete care plan that includes discharge planning for Resident #1.
Failure to ensure clinical record was complete and accurate to include medication administration documentation for Resident #2.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: Few

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
SW #2Social WorkerNamed in relation to failure to document discharge planning and MFP application status for Resident #1
RN #1Registered NurseNamed in relation to failure to document medication administration on MAR for Resident #2
DNSDirector of Nursing ServicesProvided interview regarding documentation expectations for both deficiencies

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 3 Date: May 15, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with healthcare regulations and standards at New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC.

Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to timely act on STAT physician orders for a resident with a change in condition, inaccurate transcription of diet orders upon admission for another resident, failure to maintain complete and accessible medical records for a resident, and failure to ensure a working call system was available in a resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Deficiencies (3)
F 0684: The facility failed to act on STAT physician orders timely for a resident with a change in condition and failed to ensure diet orders were transcribed accurately upon admission for another resident.
F 0842: The facility failed to maintain a complete and accurate medical record for a resident, resulting in inability to conduct an investigation.
F 0919: The facility failed to ensure a working call system was available in a resident's bathroom and bathing area, and no alternative device was provided during the malfunction.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Time delay: 7.27 Date of survey: May 15, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
MD #1Medical DirectorProvided interview regarding STAT order procedures and expectations
DNSDirector of Nursing ServicesInterviewed regarding STAT order process and inability to provide documentation of timely order completion
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding diet order transcription error and call bell malfunction
Corporate NurseInterviewed regarding inability to produce Resident #15's medical record

Inspection Report

Monitoring
Census: 134 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 15, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection with strike monitoring for the New Haven Center for Nursing and Rehab.

Findings
The report indicates that violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations were not identified at the time of this inspection. A citation was not issued.

Report Facts
Licensed Beds: 150 Census: 134

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jonah KrausPersonnel contacted during the inspection
Marie PitigoPersonnel contacted during the inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 4 Date: May 15, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine annual survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and to identify any deficiencies in care, treatment, and facility operations.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to timely act on STAT physician orders for a resident with a change in condition, inaccurate transcription of diet orders upon admission for another resident, failure to maintain complete and accessible medical records for a resident from prior ownership, and failure to provide a working call system in a resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to act on physician STAT orders timely for Resident #12 with a change in condition.
Failed to ensure diet orders were transcribed accurately upon admission for Resident #2.
Failed to maintain a complete and accurate medical record for Resident #15, including timely access to the medical record.
Failed to ensure a working call system was available in Resident #4's bathroom and bathing area.
Report Facts
Time delay: 7.27 Call bell malfunction duration: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #3Registered NurseNamed in relation to Resident #12 vomiting episode and failure to act on STAT orders
APRN #2Advanced Practice Registered NurseOrdered STAT tests for Resident #12
RN #1Registered NurseInterviewed regarding incident with Resident #12
MD #1Medical DirectorProvided interview about STAT order procedures
DNSDirector of Nursing ServicesInterviewed about STAT order process and call bell malfunction
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed about diet order transcription error and call bell malfunction
NA #1Nursing AssistantObserved Resident #4 with non-functioning call bell
Maintenance AssistantInterviewed about call bell repair status
Director of Environmental ServicesInterviewed about call bell system repair order
Corporate NurseInterviewed about inability to produce Resident #15's medical record

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 140 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 6, 2024

Visit Reason
A desk audit was conducted to review the implementation of the plan of correction for the violation letter dated 2/21/24.

Findings
State compliance was unable to be completed during the desk audit, as it was awaiting an approved plan of correction. An approved plan of correction was received on 5/6/24 and approved by the supervisor on 5/14/24, indicating compliance with Violation #1 and Violation #2.

Report Facts
Licensed Bed/Bassinet Capacity: 150 Census: 140

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Stephanie SchumannNCInspector who conducted the desk audit and submitted the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 130 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 5, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was made to the facility on 3/5/24 for the purpose of conducting a complaint investigation.

Complaint Details
Complaint Investigation #37723 was conducted and no deficiencies or violations were found; staffing met Public Health Code requirements.
Findings
Staffing was reviewed from 2/20/24 to 3/12/24 and found to meet the requirements of the Public Health Code. Deficiencies and/or violations were not identified during this visit.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Melissa TalaminiRN, BSN Nurse ConsultantNamed as the Nurse Consultant involved in the complaint investigation visit.
Jonah KrausAdministratorPersonnel contacted during the inspection.
Maria PitogoDNSPersonnel contacted during the inspection.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 5, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following complaints regarding privacy violations during personal care and pest control issues involving mice in a resident's room.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints about privacy violations during personal care for Resident #2 and mice infestation in Resident #1's room. The privacy complaint was substantiated with observations and interviews. The pest control complaint was substantiated by maintenance logs and pest control reports showing delayed notification.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain resident privacy during personal care by leaving doors and privacy curtains open, exposing a resident. Additionally, the facility did not promptly inform the pest control company about mouse sightings in a resident's room, delaying treatment.

Deficiencies (2)
F 0550: The facility failed to ensure privacy was maintained during personal care for Resident #2, with the door and privacy curtain left open exposing the resident's lower body and catheter bag. Facility staff acknowledged this was against policy and a violation of resident dignity.
F 0925: The facility failed to ensure the pest control company was informed promptly about mouse sightings in Resident #1's room, resulting in delayed treatment. A hole in the resident's closet was later sealed following inspection.
Report Facts
Dates of mouse sightings: Reported on 10/17/23, 10/19/23, and 12/26/23 in Resident #1's room Pest control service dates: Services provided on 10/13/23, 11/13/23, 11/27/23, 12/11/23, 12/21/23, 1/5/24, and 1/8/24

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nurse Aide #17AM-3PM Nurse AideObserved providing personal care with door and curtain open
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding facility policy on privacy and catheter bag coverage
Licensed Practical Nurse #17AM-3PM Charge NurseInterviewed about privacy practices and catheter bag covers
Assistant Director of MaintenanceAssistant Director of MaintenanceInterviewed about pest control procedures and mouse sighting notifications

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 131 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Feb 5, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by Complaint #37137 regarding violations of Connecticut State regulations.

Complaint Details
Complaint #37137 was substantiated with findings of violations related to resident privacy, staffing shortages, and pest control deficiencies.
Findings
The inspection identified violations related to resident privacy during personal care, failure to maintain adequate staffing levels, and inadequate pest control measures. Plans of correction were submitted addressing these issues.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to ensure privacy was maintained during personal care for Resident #2, including leaving the door and curtain open while providing care.
Failure to maintain staffing levels to meet minimum requirements for direct care hours, resulting in shortages on specified dates.
Failure to ensure the pest control company was informed and documented mouse sightings in Resident #1's room, leading to untreated pest issues.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 150 Census: 131 Staffing Shortage Hours: 40.61 Staffing Shortage Hours: 44.44 Direct Care Hours Requirement: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jonah KrausAdministratorNamed as facility administrator and recipient of the notice.
Maria PitogoDNSNamed as Director of Nursing Services contacted during inspection.
Deborah SmithRN, NCSignature of FLIS staff who submitted the report.
Karen GworekSupervising Nurse ConsultantSigned the notice letter regarding complaint #37137.
Nurse Aide #1Identified in privacy violation and resident care findings.
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Interviewed regarding hygiene care practices.
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding facility policy and staffing.
Assistant Director of MaintenanceInterviewed regarding pest control and maintenance issues.
Scheduling CoordinatorInterviewed regarding staffing schedules and compliance.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 5, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints regarding failure to maintain resident privacy during personal care and pest control issues involving mice in a resident's room.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved Resident #2's privacy being violated during personal care and Resident #1's room having mice. The privacy complaint was substantiated with observations and interviews. The pest control complaint was substantiated with documentation and interviews showing delayed notification to pest control.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure privacy for Resident #2 during personal care, with the door and privacy curtain left open exposing the resident. Additionally, the facility failed to promptly inform the pest control company about mouse sightings in Resident #1's room, resulting in delayed treatment. The hole in Resident #1's closet was later sealed.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to maintain resident privacy during personal care with door and privacy curtain left open exposing Resident #2.
Failure to promptly inform pest control company of mouse sightings in Resident #1's room, delaying treatment.
Report Facts
Dates of mouse activity reported: 10/17/23, 10/19/23, 12/26/23 Pest control service dates: 10/13/23, 11/13/23, 11/27/23, 12/11/23, 12/21/23, 1/5/24, 1/8/24 Date hole sealed: 2/5/24

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nurse Aide #1Nurse AideObserved providing personal care to Resident #2 with privacy curtain and door open
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding facility policy on resident privacy and catheter bag coverage
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed about unacceptable practice of providing hygiene care with privacy curtain open
Assistant Director of MaintenanceAssistant Director of MaintenanceInterviewed about pest control procedures and notification delays

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jan 17, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints related to care plan revisions, medication availability, resident supervision, and pharmaceutical services at New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on issues including failure to revise care plans after significant clinical changes, failure to provide prescribed pain medications leading to withdrawal and emergency hospitalization, failure to supervise a resident who left the facility unattended, and failure to maintain adequate pharmaceutical services for controlled substances. The findings substantiated these complaints with minimal harm identified.
Findings
The facility failed to revise a resident's comprehensive care plan after hospitalization for acute opioid withdrawal and suicidal ideation, failed to ensure availability of prescribed pain medications leading to withdrawal symptoms and emergency hospitalization, and failed to prevent a resident from leaving the facility unattended for an extended period. The facility also failed to maintain adequate pharmaceutical services to prevent lapses in controlled medication availability.

Deficiencies (4)
F 0657: The facility failed to revise the comprehensive care plan for a resident after hospitalization for acute opioid withdrawal and suicidal/homicidal ideation.
F 0684: The facility failed to ensure availability of prescribed pain medication, resulting in a resident experiencing opioid withdrawal and requiring emergency services.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure a resident did not leave the facility unattended for an extended period without staff knowledge.
F 0755: The facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services to ensure routine and emergency-controlled medications were available, resulting in medication lapses for a resident.
Report Facts
Missed doses of Morphine: 6 Missed doses of Oxycodone/Acetaminophen: 3 Resident missing duration: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
APRN #1Advanced Practice Registered NurseResponsible for prescribing pain medication and involved in care of Resident #1 during withdrawal and medication refill issues.
Director of NursingDNSInterviewed regarding care plan revisions and medication availability issues for Resident #1.
Licensed Practical Nurse #3LPN and MDS NurseResponsible for checking hospital paperwork and care plan revisions; failed to update care plan for Resident #1.
Pharmacist #1PharmacistInterviewed about medication availability and STAT order procedures related to Resident #1.
Licensed Practical Nurse #6LPNReported Resident #4 missing and involved in medication administration and shift report on day of incident.
Medical Director #2Former Medical DirectorInterviewed regarding controlled medication availability and transition of responsibilities.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jan 17, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding failure to revise a resident's comprehensive care plan after hospitalization for acute opiate withdrawal and suicidal/homicidal ideations, failure to ensure availability of prescribed pain medication, failure to prevent a resident from leaving the facility unattended, and failure to provide pharmaceutical services to meet residents' needs.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by concerns about care plan revisions, medication availability, resident safety, and pharmaceutical services. Substantiation status is not explicitly stated.
Findings
The facility failed to revise the care plan for a resident with acute opioid withdrawal and suicidal ideation, failed to ensure timely availability and administration of prescribed pain medications leading to withdrawal symptoms and emergency hospitalization, failed to prevent a resident from leaving the facility unattended for six hours without staff knowledge, and failed to maintain adequate pharmaceutical services including emergency controlled medications.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to revise the comprehensive care plan for a resident after hospitalization for acute opioid withdrawal and suicidal/homicidal ideations.
Failed to ensure availability and administration of prescribed pain medications, resulting in opioid withdrawal and emergency room visit.
Failed to ensure a resident did not leave the facility unattended for an extended period without staff knowledge.
Failed to provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of residents, including lack of emergency controlled medications in the emergency box.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 4 Medication doses missed: 5 Medication doses missed: 3 Resident missing time: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
APRN #1Advanced Practice Registered NurseResponsible for prescribing pain medication and involved in care of Resident #1 during withdrawal and medication refill issues.
Director of NursingDNSInterviewed regarding care plan revision responsibilities and medication availability issues.
Licensed Practical Nurse #3LPN and MDS nurseResponsible for checking hospital paperwork and care plan revisions; failed to update care plan for Resident #1.
Pharmacist #1PharmacistInterviewed about medication orders and emergency box medication availability.
Medical Director #2Former Medical DirectorInterviewed about scheduled medication availability in emergency box and transition of responsibilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse #6LPNProvided statement regarding Resident #4's missing incident and medication administration.
Nursing Assistant #6NAAssigned to Resident #4 on day of missing incident and provided information about resident's whereabouts.
AdministratorFacility AdministratorInterviewed about Resident #4's elopement incident and facility response.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Aug 24, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding staff attendance at a Resident Council meeting without invitation, failure to timely report an allegation of neglect, and incomplete clinical documentation following the neglect allegation.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints regarding staff attendance at a Resident Council meeting without invitation and an allegation of neglect involving Resident #1 not being changed overnight. The neglect allegation was substantiated as staff failed to timely report it and failed to notify the State Agency.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff did not attend the Resident Council meeting unless invited by residents. The facility also failed to timely report an allegation of neglect to the State Agency and failed to document a skin assessment following the neglect allegation. Interviews and record reviews confirmed these deficiencies.

Deficiencies (3)
F 0565: The facility failed to ensure staff did not attend the Resident Council meeting unless invited by the Council. Staff attended a meeting documented as a Resident Council meeting but was called at staff request.
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report an allegation of neglect and failed to notify the State Agency as required. Staff did not report the allegation properly and the DON did not follow up or notify authorities.
F 0842: The facility failed to ensure clinical documentation was complete and accurate by not documenting a skin assessment after an allegation of neglect. The RN performed an assessment but did not document it.
Report Facts
Number of persons assisting Resident #1: 2 Number of persons assisting Resident #1: 1 Date of Resident Care Plan: Jun 8, 2023 Date of Resident Council meeting: Aug 8, 2023 Date of neglect allegation: Aug 8, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Registered NurseNotified of neglect allegation, performed skin assessment but failed to document it.
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding Resident Council meeting and neglect allegation reporting.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Aug 24, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following complaints regarding staff attendance at Resident Council meetings without invitation, failure to timely report an allegation of neglect, and incomplete clinical documentation related to a skin assessment after an allegation of neglect.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that staff attended a Resident Council meeting without invitation, neglect of Resident #1 who was not changed during the night shift on 8/7/2023, and failure to timely report the neglect allegation to the State Agency. The complaint was substantiated with findings of minimal harm or potential for actual harm affecting a few residents.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff did not attend Resident Council meetings unless invited by residents, failed to timely report an allegation of neglect to the State Agency, and failed to document a skin assessment following the neglect allegation. Interviews and record reviews confirmed these deficiencies with minimal harm or potential for actual harm to a few residents.

Deficiencies (3)
Facility failed to ensure staff did not attend the Resident Council meeting unless invited by the Council.
Facility failed to timely report an allegation of neglect and failed to notify the State Agency in a timely manner.
Facility failed to ensure the clinical record was complete and accurate to include documentation of a skin assessment completed following an allegation of neglect.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 3 Date of Survey Completed: Aug 24, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Registered NurseNotified of neglect allegation, performed skin assessment but failed to document it.
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding Resident Council meeting and neglect allegation reporting.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 16 Date: Apr 3, 2023

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident care, medication management, infection control, and facility operations.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to prevent resident-to-resident abuse, failure to provide timely notifications for hospital transfers, late and missing MDS transmissions, incomplete PASARR screenings, inadequate care planning for vision loss and inappropriate sexual behaviors, failure to follow physician orders for vital signs, improper respiratory equipment maintenance, unclean medication carts, improper sanitizing solution use in the kitchen, incomplete staffing data submission, infection control program deficiencies, lack of antibiotic stewardship, and failure to administer pneumococcal vaccines as required.

Deficiencies (16)
F 0600: The facility failed to protect residents from physical abuse by roommates, with incidents involving hitting with objects and verbal altercations resulting in minimal harm.
F 0623: The facility failed to provide timely notification to residents, representatives, and the State Ombudsman of hospital transfers for multiple residents.
F 0625: The facility failed to notify residents or representatives in writing about bed-hold policies during hospital transfers for a resident.
F 0640: The facility failed to transmit residents' admission, quarterly, annual, and discharge MDS assessments timely and completely, with many assessments submitted late or never submitted.
F 0644: The facility failed to ensure a required Level II PASARR screening was completed for a resident with schizoaffective disorder.
F 0656: The facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans addressing vision loss and failed to care plan and monitor inappropriate sexual behaviors for residents.
F 0657: The facility failed to revise a resident's care plan after multiple falls and failed to address blindness in the care plan.
F 0684: The facility failed to follow physician orders for monthly vital signs for a resident on multiple occasions.
F 0695: The facility failed to change respiratory equipment weekly as ordered and had unauthorized humidifier use for a resident on oxygen therapy.
F 0730: The facility failed to complete annual nurse aide performance evaluations in 2022.
F 0761: The facility failed to maintain medication carts and narcotic refrigerator freezer in a clean and sanitary manner, with loose pills, stains, and ice buildup observed.
F 0812: The facility failed to maintain chemical sanitizing solution at recommended concentration and failed to store wet wiping cloths in approved sanitizing solution in the kitchen.
F 0851: The facility failed to submit complete and accurate Payroll Based Journal staffing data for Quarter 1, 2022 by the required deadline.
F 0880: The facility failed to review the Infection Control Policy annually, failed to conduct and document monthly environmental rounds, and failed to store respiratory equipment according to infection control practices.
F 0881: The facility failed to implement an antibiotic stewardship program including protocols, monitoring, education, and feedback to prescribers.
F 0883: The facility failed to offer or administer pneumococcal vaccines to multiple residents despite having consent forms on file.
Report Facts
MDS transmission delays: 13 Falls: 8 Sanitizing solution concentration: 400 Missing RN hours: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Infection PreventionistResponsible for infection control program and antibiotic stewardship; noted deficiencies in program implementation
DNSDirector of Nursing ServicesInterviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including MDS transmission, care planning, infection control, and vaccine administration
LPN #1Interviewed regarding medication cart cleanliness
LPN #2Interviewed regarding medication cart cleanliness and narcotic refrigerator
LPN #3Interviewed regarding medication cart cleanliness
LPN #4Interviewed regarding medication cart cleanliness
LPN #5Interviewed regarding respiratory equipment maintenance
LPN #6Interviewed regarding respiratory equipment and BiPAP mask storage
AdministratorInterviewed regarding medication cart cleanliness and infection control responsibilities
Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding kitchen sanitizing solution and practices
Dietary Aide #1Interviewed regarding kitchen sanitizing buckets
RN #2Involved in resident abuse incident investigation
SW #2Social WorkerInterviewed regarding resident sexual behavior incident

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 15 Date: Apr 3, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine regulatory survey to assess compliance with healthcare facility regulations, including resident abuse prevention, notification procedures, care planning, medication management, infection control, and vaccination protocols.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to prevent resident-to-resident abuse, failure to provide timely notifications for hospital transfers, late and missing MDS transmissions, incomplete PASARR screenings, inadequate care planning for vision loss and inappropriate sexual behaviors, failure to follow physician orders for vital signs, improper respiratory equipment maintenance, unclean medication carts, inadequate infection control program implementation, incomplete antibiotic stewardship, and failure to administer pneumococcal vaccines according to CDC guidelines.

Deficiencies (15)
Failure to protect residents from physical abuse by roommates.
Failure to provide timely notification to residents, representatives, and ombudsman for hospital transfers.
Failure to provide bed-hold notice for hospital transfers.
Failure to timely transmit MDS assessments to the State.
Failure to complete required Level II PASARR screening for a resident with schizoaffective disorder.
Failure to develop comprehensive care plans addressing vision loss and inappropriate sexual behaviors.
Failure to revise care plan after multiple falls and to reflect blindness diagnosis.
Failure to follow physician orders for monthly vital signs monitoring.
Failure to change respiratory equipment weekly as ordered and improper use of humidified air without order.
Failure to complete annual nurse aide performance evaluations.
Medication carts and narcotic refrigerator freezer were not maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Failure to submit complete and accurate Payroll Based Journal staffing data.
Failure to review Infection Control Policy annually, conduct/document environmental rounds monthly, and improper storage of respiratory equipment.
Failure to implement an effective antibiotic stewardship program including monitoring and education.
Failure to offer/administer pneumococcal vaccines according to CDC guidelines despite documented consents.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 17 MDS transmission delays: 90 MDS transmission delays: 105 Falls: 8 Oxygen tubing change frequency: 7 Sanitizing solution concentration: 400 PBJ reporting deadline: 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Infection PreventionistResponsible for infection control program and antibiotic stewardship; noted deficiencies in policy review, education, and monitoring
DNSDirector of Nursing ServicesInterviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including MDS transmission, care planning, infection control, and vaccination
LPN #3Witnessed resident abuse incident and reported
SW #2Social WorkerInterviewed regarding resident sexual behavior incident and delayed notification
Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding kitchen sanitizing solution and practices
AdministratorInterviewed regarding facility responsibilities and awareness of deficiencies

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 122 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 23, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted as a complaint investigation related to Complaint Investigation #33687.

Complaint Details
Complaint Investigation #33687 was the basis for the visit. No violations were found during the inspection.
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/Bassinet Capacity: 150 Census: 122

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paul BashkinPersonnel contacted during inspection
Donna CampbellDNSPersonnel contacted during inspection
Errolee Bryan MillerSignature of FLIS Staff and report submitter

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 133 Capacity: 150 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 17, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation identified by Complaint Investigation #CT#31685, to assess violations of Connecticut State regulations at the New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehab.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related under Complaint Investigation #CT#31685. Violations were substantiated as noted in the attached violation letter dated 3/7/22.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations were identified during the inspection. Specifically, a violation related to incomplete, inaccurate, and unprofessional clinical record documentation for one of two residents reviewed was found.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to maintain the clinical record in a complete, accurate and professional manner for Resident #1, including incomplete documentation of activities of daily living by nursing staff.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 150 Census: 133

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Peter DonatoVice President of Clinical ServicesPersonnel contacted during the inspection.
Terri D. McNeilRNCFLIS staff who submitted the report.
Judy BirtwistleSupervising Nurse ConsultantSigned the notice letter regarding the plan of correction.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 17, 2022

Visit Reason
A complaint investigation (ACTS Reference Number 31685) was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation ACTS Reference Number 31685 was conducted. Deficiencies were cited as a result of this survey.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain the clinical record for one resident in a complete, accurate, and professional manner, specifically lacking timely and appropriate documentation of activities of daily living by nursing aide staff.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to maintain clinical records in a complete, accurate, and professional manner for Resident #1, including missing documentation of nursing aide care during multiple shifts.
Report Facts
Dates of missing documentation: 3 Audit frequency: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Acting Director of NursesInterviewed regarding documentation expectations for nursing aide staff.
RN supervisor/designeeResponsible for auditing completion of ADL documentation per shift.
DNSResponsible for monitoring compliance with the plan of correction.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 29, 2021

Visit Reason
This document is a Pre-Licensure Consent Order for New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC seeking an initial license to operate a Chronic and Convalescent Nursing Home in Connecticut.

Findings
The order outlines detailed requirements and conditions for licensure including contracting with an Independent Nurse Consultant (INC), appointing an Infection Preventionist, maintaining staffing ratios, conducting rounds, establishing quality assurance programs, developing water management and emergency preparedness plans, and contracting with an Environmental Consulting Firm (ECF) for life safety compliance. It also sets forth reporting, monitoring, and compliance obligations to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.

Report Facts
INC consulting hours: 32 INC contract duration: 6 Fine amount: 1000 Nurse aide staffing ratio 1st shift: 10 Nurse aide staffing ratio 2nd shift: 12 Nurse aide staffing ratio 3rd shift: 20 Licensed nurse staffing ratio all shifts: 30 Medical Director medical record audits: 5 ECF initial onsite review timeframe: 30 ECF report development timeframe: 30 ECF re-evaluation frequency: 3 Physical plant inspection completion deadline: 2023 Vendor payment timeframe: 90 Documentation retention period for rounds: 5 Documentation retention period for quality assurance meetings: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Menajem SalamonMemberMember of New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC, signatory of the Pre-Licensure Consent Order
Donna OrtelleSection Chief, Healthcare Quality and Safety BranchDepartment of Public Health official signing the Pre-Licensure Consent Order

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 14 Date: Jun 15, 2021

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC to assess compliance with healthcare regulations, including resident rights, infection control, medication management, and safety.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to honor resident rights regarding treatment and leave of absence, inadequate advance directive communication, unsafe equipment maintenance, failure to protect residents from abuse, incomplete staff training, medication and assessment inaccuracies, improper medication and supply storage, and lapses in infection control practices.

Deficiencies (14)
F 0561: The facility failed to honor resident self-determination and choice, including administering COVID-19 vaccine without proper consent and restricting resident leave during a COVID-19 outbreak.
F 0578: The facility failed to provide information about advance directives in a manner easily understood by a Spanish-speaking resident and did not obtain signed advance directive consent.
F 0584: The facility failed to ensure preventative maintenance of shower chairs and hot water supply, resulting in unsafe shower chairs and intermittent lack of hot water.
F 0600: The facility failed to protect residents from abuse by other residents and staff, including inadequate interventions for aggressive residents and failure to prevent staff-resident altercations.
F 0607: The facility failed to provide abuse and neglect training upon hire to a nurse aide who was involved in a resident altercation and was terminated for gross misconduct.
F 0623: The facility failed to timely notify the ombudsman of resident hospital transfers as required by policy.
F 0641: The facility failed to accurately code Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for pressure ulcers, medications, PASRR status, and insulin administration.
F 0645: The facility failed to complete a required PASRR for a resident with serious mental illness due to workload constraints.
F 0684: The facility failed to conduct quarterly smoking assessments and failed to monitor orthostatic blood pressures as ordered for a resident on antipsychotic medication.
F 0726: The facility failed to ensure nursing staff received competency training in tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, and intravenous therapy.
F 0761: The facility failed to ensure safe and secure storage of intravenous medications and supplies, and medications were stored in an unlocked clean utility room accessible to residents.
F 0812: The facility failed to label food items brought in by family members with resident name and date as required by policy.
F 0814: The facility failed to properly store waste in a covered compactor, which was broken and uncovered, posing a sanitation risk.
F 0880: The facility failed to follow infection control practices including hand hygiene during insulin administration, medication preparation, and tracheostomy care, and failed to maintain consistent monthly environmental rounds.
Report Facts
Residents admitted during outbreak: 5 COVID-19 cases: 16 Nurses trained in tracheostomy care: 10 Nurse aides trained in intravenous therapy: 17 Months without environmental rounds: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
NA #4Nurse AideNamed in abuse and neglect finding, terminated for gross misconduct
RN #6Nursing SupervisorInterviewed regarding abuse incident involving Resident #332 and NA #4
RN #1MDS CoordinatorIdentified coding errors in MDS assessments
LPN #5Licensed Practical NurseFailed to monitor orthostatic blood pressures as ordered
RN #2Registered NurseFailed to perform hand hygiene during tracheostomy care
RN #3Staff Development NurseResponsible for competency training, unaware of resident with enteral feeding tube
LPN #7Licensed Practical NurseFailed to perform hand hygiene between medication preparations

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 15 Date: Jun 15, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights, infection control, medication administration, safety, abuse prevention, and other aspects of care in a nursing facility.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to honor resident rights regarding treatment refusal and leave of absence during COVID-19 outbreak, inadequate consent processes for COVID-19 vaccination, failure to provide advance directive information in a resident's primary language, unsafe equipment maintenance, failure to protect residents from abuse, inadequate staff training on abuse policies, failure to notify ombudsman of resident hospitalizations, inaccurate MDS assessments, incomplete PASRR screenings, failure to conduct quarterly smoking assessments, failure to monitor orthostatic blood pressures as ordered, inadequate staff competencies in specialized care, unsecured medication storage, improper food labeling, uncovered waste compactor, and lapses in infection control practices including hand hygiene and environmental rounds.

Deficiencies (15)
Failure to honor resident's right to refuse COVID-19 vaccination and leave of absence during outbreak.
Failure to provide advance directive information in a manner understandable to resident's primary language.
Failure to ensure preventative maintenance on shower chairs and hot water supply.
Failure to protect residents from abuse by other residents and staff.
Failure to provide abuse/neglect training upon hire to nurse aide.
Failure to notify ombudsman of resident hospital transfers.
Failure to accurately code MDS assessments for medications, pressure ulcers, and PASRR.
Failure to complete PASRR when required.
Failure to conduct quarterly smoking assessment.
Failure to monitor orthostatic blood pressures as ordered for resident on antipsychotic medication.
Failure to ensure nursing staff received competency training in tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, and IV therapy.
Failure to ensure safe and secure storage of intravenous medications and equipment; unsecured medications in unlocked rooms.
Failure to label food items brought in by family members stored in nourishment refrigerators.
Failure to properly cover and secure waste in municipal solid waste compactor.
Failure to follow infection control practices including hand hygiene during medication administration and tracheostomy care; failure to maintain monthly environmental rounds.
Report Facts
Residents admitted during outbreak: 5 COVID-19 cases: 16 Nurses trained in tracheostomy care: 10 Nurse aides trained in IV therapy: 17 Months without environmental rounds: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
NA #4Nurse AideNamed in abuse incident and termination for gross misconduct; lacked abuse training upon hire
RN #6Nursing SupervisorInterviewed regarding abuse incident involving Resident #332 and NA #4
RN #1MDS CoordinatorIdentified inaccuracies in MDS assessments and responsibility for quarterly smoking assessments
LPN #5Licensed Practical NurseFailed to monitor orthostatic blood pressures as ordered for Resident #36
RN #2Registered NurseFailed to perform hand hygiene during tracheostomy care for Resident #232
RN #3Staff Development NurseResponsible for competency training; unaware of resident with enteral feeding tube
LPN #7Licensed Practical NurseFailed to perform hand hygiene between medication administration tasks
AdministratorInterviewed regarding medication storage and abuse training records
Director of MaintenanceInterviewed regarding compactor and maintenance issues
Director of DietaryInterviewed regarding waste compactor use
Regional Director of DietaryInterviewed regarding waste compactor use

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