Home / Connecticut / Chester
Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
3 South Wig Hill Rd, Chester, CT 06412 · Lower Ct River Vly County · (860) 526-5316
60 certified beds, about 56 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075410 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 12, 2024, inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 34 health citations since February 2020, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,872 in the last three years; the largest was $12,854, and the latest is dated November 12, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.59 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.06 of those hours.
30.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).
CMS links it to Ryders Health Management, an affiliated group of 7 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 34 health citations on file.
March 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #2) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the State Agency was notified timely of an allegation of abuse.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #2) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to remove the accused staff member immediately once the allegation of abuse was made.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #2) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to have documentation that an investigation was completed for an allegation of abuse.
November 12, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 12 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, review of facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #38) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to ensure the bed was left in a low position following the provision of care and failed to provide the level of assistance according to the plan of care, for a resident who was a high fall risk, which resulted in a fall with a major injury.
- G Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, clinical record review and facility policy, for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #3) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to monitor and accurately document fluid intake and bowel movements resulting in a prolonged hospitalization related to a severe fecal impaction and failed to make speech therapy and dietician referrals with a documented weight loss and poor meal intake.
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, review of facility policy, interviews for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #206) reviewed for pressure ulcers and observation of 1 of 1 medication rooms for medication storage and labeling, the facility failed to ensure that a resident's medications were stored in a designated secure area per facility policy and failed to discard expired vaccines and insulin vials after the beyond use date.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on tour of the dietary department, observations, interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to label open food items, failed to dispose of expired food items, and failed to store the ice machine scoop in a clean and sanitary manner.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for the only sampled resident (Resident #28) reviewed for advanced directives, the facility failed to complete an advance directive form for a resident upon admission.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for 2 of 4 residents (Resident #20 and Resident #33) reviewed for care planning, the facility failed to revise the comprehensive Resident Care Plan (RCP) to reflect the current status of a resident's dialysis access and current diagnosis with interventions for a resident with congestive heart failure.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, clinical record review, and facility policy for 2 out of 3 residents (Resident #10 and Resident #49) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL) the facility failed to provide oral hygiene for a resident who had mouth pain and required moderate assistance and failed to provide grooming for a dependent resident.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, clinical record review and facility policy, for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #3) reviewed for pressure injuries, the facility failed to provide positioning based on the plan of care and provider order for a dependent resident with an active pressure injury and a history of pressure injuries. Resident #3 was admitted to the facility in August of 2022 and had diagnoses that included spinal stenosis, dementia and protein-calorie malnutrition. The annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #3 was severely cognitively impaired (Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 0), dependent for bathing, dressing, and bed mobility and required substantial/maximal assistance for eating. [...]
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, clinical record review and facility policy, for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #3) reviewed for a rehospitalization, the facility failed to provide a social services follow up with a resident's representatives regarding support and education for advance care planning and goals of care after a change in condition resulting in a hospitalization.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #209) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to follow infection control practices when providing wound care.
- C Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility documentation, and interviews during a resident council meeting, the facility failed to identify to ensure the resident's were aware of the location of the survey results.
- B Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 2 of 2 sampled residents, (Resident #3 and Resident #39), the facility failed to fill out grievance forms after being made aware of concerns/complaints by resident representatives for a cognitively impaired resident and by a cognitively intact resident.
February 26, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to obtain the resident's weight in a safe manner while utilizing the mechanical lift and as a result, the resident fell out of the lift and sustained a head injury.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure neurological checks and vital sign monitoring was completed timely after a fall, and for twelve of twelve residents (Resident #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure the residents were assessed for the size and type of mechanical lift sling required timely.
January 18, 2023Standard inspection · 12 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policies and staff interview, the facility failed to store food according to professional standards and failed to maintain clean baffles under the stove hood.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 4 residents (Resident #11 and 12) reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to ensure appropriate hand hygiene during the medication administration and for the infection prevention program, the facility failed to ensure an up to date and accurate Multi-drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) log was maintained.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record and interview for 1 resident (Resident #15) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to complete an interdisciplinary assessment to determine the resident's ability to safely self-administer medications.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record facility policy and interview for 1 resident (Resident #18) reviewed for accommodation of needs, the facility failed to ensure the environment was set up to accommodate resident's needs and preferences related to out of bed transfers.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 2 resident (Resident #27 and #58) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure the family or resident representative was notified in a timely manner after a fall.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record and interview for 1 resident (Resident #15) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to develop a care plan for a resident who was self-administering medications.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 resident (Resident #27) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure neurological assessments were completed after 2 falls.
- D Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 of 3 residents (Resident #11, 40, and 48) reviewed for physician services, the facility failed to ensure the physician wrote, signed, and dated progress notes at each visit; and signed and dated all orders when required.
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy and interview for 5 of 5 nurse aides the facility failed to complete annual performance evaluations.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review facility documentation, policy and interviews for 1 of 3 medication carts, the facility failed to ensure licensed staff counted narcotics at the beginning and end of each shift and signed the narcotic count sheet each time.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interview for 1 resident (Resident #15) reviewed for self-administration of medications the facility failed to ensure medication was secure and for the only sampled medication storage room, the facility failed to maintain an accurate record of the narcotic refrigerator temperature log.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility documentation, facility policy and interviews, for 3 of 5 sampled residents (Residents #13, 36 and 48) reviewed for immunization status, the facility failed to ensure the residents were offered vaccines against Influenza and Pneumococcal disease.
February 20, 2020Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews, for 1 resident (Resident #34) reviewed during dining, the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, clinical record review, and review of facility documentation, for one resident (Resident #100) in the survey sample reviewed for advance directives, the facility failed to ensure the physician's orders reflected resident's code status.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews, for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #25 and #34) reviewed for dining, the facility failed to ensure the resident was in the proper upright position following meal and/or failed to ensure adequate supervision was provided during a meal.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, clinical record review, and review of facility documentation for one of two residents (Resident #37) in the survey sample reviewed for Activities of Daily Living, the facility failed to ensure assistance was provided to ensure appropriate grooming was maintained
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, clinical record review, review of facility policy, and review of facility documentation for two of two residents (Residents #3 and #34) in the survey sample reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to follow the plan of care to prevent falls and/or the facility failed to supervise a Resident that was identified as a high fall risk prior to completing a Hoyer lift transfer.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 4 on November 12, 2024.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- D List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 | Fine | $12,854 |
| February 26, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.59 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.06 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.19 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.82 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.71 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 30.9% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 7.7% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.66 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.75 on weekdays and 3.19 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.17 in April to June 2025 to 3.59 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.59 | 1.06 | 3.75 | 3.19 | 5.2% | 0 of 90 | 56 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.87 | 1.02 | 4.02 | 3.48 | 3.1% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.15 | 1.08 | 4.34 | 3.68 | 7.1% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.17 | 1.08 | 4.34 | 3.73 | 5.9% | 0 of 91 | 55 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Connecticut, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.66 | 0.61 | 3.80 | 3.31 | 6.0% | 1.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.8 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.3 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.9 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 32.9 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.8 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: AARON MANOR INC. CMS links this home to Ryders Health Management, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 1.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sbriglio, Martin | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 48% | 02/01/1995 |
| Sbriglio, Robert | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 48% | 02/01/1995 |
| Sbriglio, Martin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/1995 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on November 12, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on November 12, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2025: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 12, 2024: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.19 hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.37.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Gladeview Health Care Center Old Saybrook, 8.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Apple Rehab Saybrook Old Saybrook, 8.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 49 citations
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Madison Madison, 11.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 48 citations
- Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center Cobalt, 11.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 49 citations
- Twin Maples Healthcare, Inc Durham, 11.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Apple Rehab Guilford Guilford, 11.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 39 citations
Connecticut contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Connecticut. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 860-424-5200. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Connecticut DPH Nursing Home Site, survey findings by facility, where Connecticut publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 12 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 12, 2024. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,872 in the last three years.
- Does Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers, and links the home to Ryders Health Management. Legal business name: AARON MANOR INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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