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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Empowering the community of seniors in Suffield, CT, The Suffield House is an outstanding senior living community that fosters an intimate, home-like environment through its comfortable, bright, and spacious living spaces with easy to navigate floor plans and an outdoor patio that fosters mobility and provides a relaxing environment for residents.
Recognizing residents’ unique needs, the community provides a team of caring and hardworking caregivers devoted to building strong connections with residents and ensuring they feel comfortable and well-cared for.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 35th out of 66 homes in Connecticut. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 33m per day |
Higher than the Connecticut average: 84%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 19 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut nursing home (2 vs. CT avg 19).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 1 | 9.5 | This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut nursing home (1 vs. CT avg 9.5).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.7 | 1.5 | This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut nursing home (0.7 vs. CT avg 1.5).↓ 53% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 13 | This facility has 77% fewer total inspections than a typical Connecticut nursing home (3 vs. CT avg 13).↓ 77% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing some compliance improvements but ongoing regulatory issues. On January 3, 2025, inspectors found violations during a complaint investigation involving two complaints, with deficiencies related to state statutes. A follow-up on October 10, 2024, confirmed correction of one prior deficiency, but the facility had multiple findings between April and July 2024, including non-compliance with equipment standards and resolved violations.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsConnecticut average 5.7
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Connecticut average 32
Connecticut average 5.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.3
100% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.7
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
10% worse than Connecticut average
7% better than Connecticut average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,069 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 71 | 40 | 111 | 25,930 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 35 | 16 | 51 | 11,293 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,742 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,058 | 86 | 93% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,013 | 78 | 85% | 6.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 891 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 812 | 78 | 85% | 7.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 772 | 71 | 77% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 769 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 692 | 62 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 63 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 423 | 73 | 79% | 5.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 420 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 390 | 52 | 57% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 351 | 56 | 61% | 6.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 14 | 15% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 6 | 7% | 6 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.0
42% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.2
23% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 21.1
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.2%
51% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.1%
47% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 19.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.3%
18% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.8%
11% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.7%
63% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
27% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
19% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.8%
35% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 15.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.6%
14% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
14% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 87.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 93.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
41% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 70.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
67% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.2%
39% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 69.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
125Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for The Suffield House based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #24 / 72Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 72 homes in Connecticut. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
4.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Suffield's city center to The Suffield House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Edgehill |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Stamford (West Side) | 46 | 77.3% | -8% | 4.86 | +75% | +22% | $0 | 2 | 1.0 | - | 40 | F | 25 | B-Ix Edgehill LLC | $44.7M | $16.5M | 37% | 75421 | ||||
| The Suffield House |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Suffield | 128 | 94.5% | +13% | 3.69 | -87% | -7% | $0 | 14 | 3.5 | - | 123 | A+ | 2 | Suffield Snf Operations Holdings LLC | $25.4M | $12.6M | 49.7% | 75347 | ||||
| Evergreen Woods |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
N Nursing | North Branford | 50 | 74.0% | -12% | 5.16 | 0% | +30% | $0 | 15 | 5.0 | - | 40 | A+ | 8 | Senior Living Commuities LLC | $26.8M | $8.9M | 33.2% | 75362 | ||||
| 3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bridgeport (Brooklawn/St. Vincent) | 61 | 78.4% | -7% | 5.50 | +39% | +38% | $8.0k | 15 | 5.0 | 1 | 21 | A+ | 45 | Ct Watermark Operator LLC | $22.9M | $10.1M | 43.9% | 75440 | ||||
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Norwalk (Midrocks Drive) | 150 | 97.3% | +16% | 3.31 | -50% | -17% | $12.8k | 28 | 5.6 | - | 146 | A+ | 13 | Norwalk Operations LLC | $23.2M | $13.4M | 57.6% | 75387 |
The Suffield House is in the Suffield neighborhood of Suffield.
The Suffield House has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to CT state health department records, The Suffield House's license number is 2489.
According to CT state health department records, The Suffield House's license expires on March 31, 2026.
The Suffield House's occupancy is 100%.
(860) 668-2700 will put you in contact with the team at The Suffield House.
Yes — The Suffield House is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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