The most recent inspection on January 3, 2025, identified deficiencies related to a complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues that were addressed through follow-up audits and plans of correction, with a violation cited in October 2024 found to be corrected by November 2024. The main themes of deficiencies involved compliance with state regulations and operational requirements, including a prior non-compliance related to autoclave provision noted at licensing. Complaint investigations included substantiated violations, but enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have responded to identified issues with corrective actions, showing some improvement over time.
Deficiencies (last 2 years)
Deficiencies (over 2 years)1 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
A desk audit follow-up was conducted to verify correction of a previous violation identified during the survey that ended on 2024-10-10.
Findings
The previously cited violation Tag F 600 was found to be back in compliance as of 2024-11-04. The Administrator was notified via telephone.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Violation Tag F 600
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 128Census: 123
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Carrie Riccio
Administrator
Notified of compliance status via telephone
Linda M Gagnon
Surveyor
Conducted the inspection and desk audit
Inspection Report Plan of CorrectionCensus: 125Capacity: 128Deficiencies: 0Jul 18, 2024
Visit Reason
A desk audit was conducted on 7/18/24 to review the implementation of the Plan of Correction for the violation letter dated 6/24/24.
Findings
Violations #1 and #2 were identified as corrected as of 6/28/24. The Administrator was notified by telephone on 7/18/24 that all violations were corrected.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 128Census: 125
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Stephanie Schumann
FLIS Staff
Signature of FLIS Staff and report submitter
Margaret McKinney
Supervisor
Survey Team Leader Supervisor
Carrie Riccio
Administrator
Personnel contacted and notified of correction status
Inspection Report Original LicensingCapacity: 138Deficiencies: 1Apr 18, 2024
Visit Reason
This document is a Pre-Licensure Consent Order related to the change of ownership and initial licensing of a Chronic and Convalescent Nursing Home, The Suffield House, in Suffield, Connecticut.
Findings
The document outlines the terms and conditions for the issuance of the initial nursing home license, including requirements for contracting an Independent Nurse Consultant (INC), compliance with federal and state regulations, quality assurance programs, emergency preparedness, and physical plant inspections. It also details timelines for inspections, reports, and corrective actions related to the facility's physical plant and operational compliance.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
One item is non-compliant related to autoclave provision per PHC Section 19-13-D8t(v)(20)(I).