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Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 96
Capacity: 100
Deficiencies: 5
Oct 15, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was made to Sturges Ridge of Fairfield on October 15, 2025, by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting an investigation and renewal inspection.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and regulations were identified during the inspection, including failures in supervision of aides, safety checks, personnel record maintenance, prevention of unwelcome contact, and family council notifications. The facility was required to submit a plan of correction by November 22, 2025.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to ensure completion of 120-day supervision of ALSA aides and proper documentation of aide performance and resident satisfaction. |
| Failure to ensure completion of hourly safety checks per Client #1's service plan and lack of a policy for safety checks in the memory care unit. |
| Failure to ensure personnel records contained annual reviews signed by employees upon completion. |
| Failure to maintain professional standards of conduct to prevent unwelcome contact by staff member for a resident with cognitive decline, including an incident of inappropriate touching. |
| Failure to periodically notify families about the ability to have family councils and low response to family council formation efforts. |
Report Facts
Census: 96
Total Capacity: 100
Plan of Correction Due Date: Plan of correction to be submitted by November 22, 2025
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Clare Scully | Executive Director | Personnel contacted and submitted Plan of Correction |
| Erle Gerangaya | SALSA, RN | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Jennifer Green | RNC | Report submitted by |
| Judy Birtwistle | SNC, Supervising Nurse Consultant | Approval for issuance of license granted by |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted as a complaint investigation related to complaint numbers CT#40857 and #43059.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection. Verification of Alzheimer's special care units and full-time infection prevention and control specialist requirements were also confirmed.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation related to CT#40857 and #43059 with violations substantiated as indicated by the attached violation letter dated 6/24/25.
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Clare Scully | Executive Director | Personnel contacted during the inspection |
| Erle Gerangaya | SALSA | Personnel contacted during the inspection |
| Megan Edson-Sawyer | Nurse Consultant | Signature of FLIS Staff and report submitter |
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