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Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center
3396 E Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705 · Naugatuck Vly County · (203) 754-2161
75 certified beds, about 72 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075373 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 22, 2025, inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 54 health citations since May 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.83 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.68 of those hours.
33.8% 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.
1005/21
1804/23
411/24
301/25
102/25
102/25
1504/25
110/25
103/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 54 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
33D
8E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
9B
3C
March 3, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility documentation, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #4) who were recent admissions, the facility failed to accurately review the hospital discharge summary and address the pharmaceutical recommendations.
October 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility documentation, facility policies, and interviews for one (1) sampled resident (Resident #1) who was reviewed for a potential allegation of abuse, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse was reported to the Administrator and/or designee within two (2) hours of the incident.
April 22, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 15 citations
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, observations, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 3 of 8 sampled residents (Resident #10, Resident #58 and Resident #219) reviewed for dining, the facility to provide adequate supervision during mealtime for residents with a history of aspiration.
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 5 of 6 residents (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #15, Resident #219 and Resident #269) reviewed for respiratory therapy, the facility failed to date oxygen tubing per facility policy (Resident #2, Resident #15, Resident #219 and Resident #269) and failed to appropriately store nebulizer tubing for a resident with pneumonia (Resident #2) and chronic respiratory failure (Resident #269) and failed to complete every shift oxygen saturations (Resident #1).
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, interviews, and review of facility policy, for 2 of 5 residents, (Resident #12 and Resident #269) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the pharmacist failed to identify behavior monitoring was not completed for residents receiving antipsychotic medication.
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, interviews, and review of facility policy, for 2 of 5 residents (Resident #12 and Resident #269) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to identify and monitor target behaviors for residents receiving antipsychotic medications.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #34) reviewed for care planning, the facility failed to ensure Resident #34 was notified of physician ordered testing and updated on ultrasound results.
- 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 observations, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for edema, the facility failed to notify the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) of a weight gain for a resident with congestive heart failure (CHF) and for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #219) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to notify the family/responsible party of a significant weight loss.
- 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 documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for mistreatment, the facility failed to report an allegation of misappropriation of property to the State Agency.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for mistreatment, the facility failed to identify and thoroughly investigate an allegation of misappropriation of money.
- 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 review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for a resident at risk for falls and for the only sampled resident (Resident #38) reviewed for activities of daily living, the facility failed to ensure that the care plan was followed for assist of two for direct care.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #15) reviewed for a non-pressure skin condition, the facility failed to supervise Resident #15 to ensure proper technique when Resident #15 was self performing wound care and for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #219) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to follow the physician order for daily weights.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #17) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure the wound consultant recommendations were followed up by the facility.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #17) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed during a dressing change and protective personal equipment (PPE) was worn during the dressing change for a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP).
- B Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews for 1 of 2 resident lounges and the dining room, the facility failed to ensure wheelchairs were stored in a non-resident area in order to provide a homelike environment.
- B Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and facility policy for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #29) reviewed for care planning, the facility failed to document family notification regarding a change of condition.
- B Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and review of 2 of 3 Nurse Aide (NA) employee files (NA #1 and NA #9), the facility failed to ensure the required annual performance evaluations were completed.
February 24, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who required blood sugar monitoring, the facility failed to assess the resident's blood sugar when the resident experienced mental status changes.
February 10, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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 follow act on a request for a room change timely.
January 9, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews, the facility failed to address the resident's grievances for lengthy wait times times to call light response identified during several resident council meetings.
- 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 one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for change in condition, the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified when the resident experienced a change in condition.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #2) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent sexual abuse.
November 20, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation and policies and interviews for five (5) of seven (7) sampled residents (Residents #2, # 3, #4, and #5) who were reviewed for the misappropriation of personal property, the facility failed to ensure the residents' controlled medications and the controlled disposition sheets were not removed from the facility by a licensed nurse.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who were new admissions, the facility failed to address the hospital's discharge recommendation for a treatment order.
- D Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who were reviewed for discharge, the facility failed to ensure the correct medications were sent home with the resident.
- C Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents had an identification bracelet or other form of visible identification.
April 28, 2023Standard inspection · 18 citations
- E 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 review of the Grievance Log, Resident Council meeting, staff and resident interviews, observations and facility policy, the facility failed to resolve repeated grievances regarding staff not wearing name badges and failed to respond to Resident #559 not getting out of bed timely.
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #559, Resident #561 and Resident #608) with an allegation of lack of care (Resident #559 and Resident #608) and misappropriation of property (Resident #561), the facility failed to report the allegations to the State Agency.
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #558 and #559) with an allegation of mistreatment, the facility failed to complete an investigation regarding the allegation of mistreatment.
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 4 residents (Resident #3 and Resident #8) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to conduct monthly weights for residents who were subsequently noted to have a significant weight loss.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and interviews for four resident bathrooms on one of three units nursing units, the facility failed to ensure bed pans were properly labeled, covered, and stored according to facility policy and in a manner to maintain the residents' clean, comfortable, and homelike environment.
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #561) with an allegation of a missing item, the facility failed to ensure that the personal property was safeguarded.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record reviews and interviews, for 1 of 7 sampled residents (Resident #17) reviewed for medication administration, and for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #36) reviewed for skin conditions, the facility failed to ensure a medication order was transcribed competely with the specific dose noted and failed to ensure a prescribed medication was administered by a licensed nurse.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, review of facility policy and interviews for sample 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #40) who required total care for personal hygiene and bathing, the facility failed to ensure the resident was showered as ordered.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy and interviews for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #8) reviewed for nutrition, and for one sampled resident (Resident #40) who had a physician's order for a consultation, The facility failed to follow physician's orders for oxygen satureation levels, weekly skin assessments and failed to ensure the resident was able to attend a scheduled appointment with an outside medical provider.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility policy, and interviews, for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #24) who had a pressure ulcer/injury, the facility failed to ensure a positioning device was appropriately applied.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #24) reviewed for urinary tract infections the facility failed to conduct on-going assessments following a medical provider's order.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy for the only sampled resident (Resident #460) reviewed for dialysis, the facility failed to obtain daily weights as ordered.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, review of the clinical records, and facility policies for 1 of 6 sampled residents (Resident # 458) reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and for 1 of 7 sampled residents (Resident # 460) reviewed for Medication Administration, the facility failed to ensure appropriate hand hygiene was utilized.
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, facility documentation, and review of the clinical record for 1 of 5 Residents (Resident #52) reviewed for immunizations, the facility failed to ensure upon admission, the resident or resident representative was educated and given an opportunity to consent or decline the COVID-19 booster.
- B Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #57) reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to provide the required notification of the transfer to the state Ombudsman's office.
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and clinical record review for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #3) reviewed for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), the facility failed to ensure two Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded for PASRR Level II.
- B Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of employee records, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 3 of 3 sampled Nurse Aides (NA #1, NA #2, and NA #3) reviewed for performance evaluations, the facility failed to complete annual performance evaluations per the requirement.
- B 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 the only sampled resident (Resident #10) reviewed for advanced directives, the facility failed to obtain a signed copy of the advanced directives from the resident/responsible party.
May 27, 2021Standard inspection · 10 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews, the facility failed to discard expired food items and ensure food items were dated or labeled.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #59) requiring assistance with activities of daily living, the facility failed to ensure Resident #59 was treated with respect and dignity.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #15 and Resident #36) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to protect the residents to be free from mistreatment.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #15 and Resident #36) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to report an allegation of mistreatment in a timely manner.
- 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 2 of 3 residents (Residents #13 and Resident #23) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure neurological checks were completed after falls.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteOn 05/20/21 at 11:30 AM, the surveyor was not provided with documentation from the maintenance representative, to show that the facility's annual update of the water management book had been conducted and has documented meetings of the facility Water Management Committee.
- C Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and review of Resident Council minutes, the facility failed to initiate the interventions implemented in response to Resident Council concerns of cold food.
- C Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interview for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #9) reviewed for Hospice services, the facility failed to ensure the Hospice agency provided documentation/progress notes from Hospice visits.
- B 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 interview for 3 of 24 residents (Resident #5, Resident #7 and Resident #8) reviewed for Advance Directives, the facility failed to ensure an Advanced Directive form was completed to ensure Advanced Directives were reviewed with the resident/responsible person upon admission.
- B Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 resident (Resident #41) reviewed for notice requirements for transfer, the facility failed to ensure a representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman was notified when Resident #41 was transferred to the hospital on 3 occasions.
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 5 on April 22, 2025, 5 on April 28, 2023, 4 on May 27, 2021.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- D Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.83 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.28 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.04 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.8% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.71 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 4.06 on weekdays and 3.28 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.91 in April to June 2025 to 3.83 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 | 3.83 | 0.68 | 4.06 | 3.28 | 1.7% | 0 of 90 | 72 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.97 | 0.66 | 4.25 | 3.26 | 3.4% | 0 of 92 | 71 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.21 | 0.63 | 4.41 | 3.69 | 0.8% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.91 | 0.60 | 4.09 | 3.44 | 0.5% | 0 of 91 | 70 |
| 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 | 24.2 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.2 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.0 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.4 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.6 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CHESHIRE HOUSE LLC. 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 | 100% | 03/01/1994 |
| Farmer, Michelle | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2002 | |
| Krijgsman, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/23/1983 | |
| Farmer, Michelle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2002 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on April 22, 2025: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on April 22, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on October 20, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on April 22, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.28 hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.37.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Civita Care Center at Cheshire Cheshire, 4.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 51 citations
- Livewell Connecticut Plantsville, 4.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabili Plantsville, 5.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC Waterbury, 5.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation Naugatuck, 5.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 52 citations
- Complete Care at Glendale Naugatuck, 5.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Southington Care Center Southington, 6.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 15 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 Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center get at its last inspection?
- 15 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 22, 2025. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center 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 Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Ryders Health Management. Legal business name: CHESHIRE HOUSE LLC.
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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