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Civita Care Sheriden Woods

321 Stonecrest Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 · Naugatuck Vly County · (860) 583-1827

146 certified beds, about 121 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991

CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075350 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 2, 2026, inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).

Of 58 health citations since December 2021, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $18,220 in the last three years; the largest was $9,110, and the latest is dated January 30, 2026.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.12 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.41 of those hours.

43.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).

CMS links it to Athena Healthcare Systems, an affiliated group of 19 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.

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 58 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
4G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
40D
10E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
4B
0C
March 13, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation/policy, and staff interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision was provided to prevent an accident for a resident identified as cognitively impaired and at risk for falls. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was supervised during bedside urinal use when left out of staff line of sight behind a privacy curtain, resulting in a fall with injury.
  2. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to ensure Resident Care Conferences (RCCs) were completed at least quarterly.
  3. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to ensure a Fall Risk Evaluation was completed at least quarterly.
  4. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for two (2) of three (3) residents (Residents #1 and #2) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to ensure a nursing assessment was completed and documented in the clinical record at the time of the fall when the assessment was completed.1. Resident #1's diagnoses included Parkinson's disease (a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time) with dyskinesia (involuntary, erratic and uncontrollable movements), dysarthria (speech disorder causing slurred, slow or quiet speech due to weakened muscles) and anarthria (severe form of dysarthria resulting in an inability to speak), generalized muscle weakness, lack of coordination, difficulty in walking and anxiety disorder. [...]
March 2, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 15 citations
  1. E
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures, and interviews for two of three sampled residents (Residents #2 and #37) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure that a resident at risk for the development of a pressure injury and had an existing pressure injury had patient-centered preventative interventions and treatments that were implemented based on the resident's diagnoses and positioning risk factors contributing to the development and worsening of a pressure injury.
  2. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a control drug reconciliation process was in place.
  3. E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for 1 of 5 sampled resident (Resident #114) reviewed for unnecessary medication, the facility failed to follow up on the consultant pharmacist's recommendations.
  4. E
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
    F809 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided a substantial evening snack daily.
  5. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure food items were stored or prepared in accordance with professional standards to ensure food service safety.
  6. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for three sampled residents (Residents #37, Resident #77 and Resident #117) reviewed for infection surveillance, failed to appropriately track and place a resident with an open wound on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), the facility failed to appropriately cohort residents with a known Multidrug Resistant Organism (MDRO) colonization per facility policy, the facility failed to review the infection prevention control program policies and procedures at least annually, the facility failed to ensure environmental rounds were conducted by the department heads on a quarterly basis, the facility failed to ensure that the infection control surveillance data collected monthly was analyzed for trends, and failed to follow the policy and procedural measures developed by the facility to prevent the [...]
  7. E
    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.
    F887 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical records, review of facility policy, facility documentation, and interview for three of five sampled residents (Resident #5, Resident #8 and Resident #50) reviewed for immunizations, the facility failed to ensure that the COVID-19 booster vaccine was administered as requested by the resident/responsible party and offered on admission.
  8. 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.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedure, and interviews for two of six sampled residents (Resident #9 and Resident #79) reviewed for advance directives, the facility failed to ensure a physician's order was in place and consents were obtained regarding the resident's wishes regarding advance directives and decisions related to cardiopulmonary code status.
  9. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #114) reviewed for mistreatment, the facility failed to ensure the resident was free from mistreatment.
  10. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #114) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the allegation of abuse was reported to the state survey agency in a timely manner.
  11. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for one of two sampled residents (Resident #45) reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to ensure medications were passed on time.
  12. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #2) who was incontinent, dependent on staff for care, and had a pressure injury, the facility failed to ensure the timely provision of care allowing the resident to go without incontinent care for over five hours.
  13. D
    Provide appropriate foot care.
    F687 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #79) reviewed for foot care, the facility failed to ensure the resident received podiatry services for trimming of toenails.
  14. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #102) reviewed for pain, the facility failed to ensure the resident received pain medication timely.
  15. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    F883 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 10, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedure, and interviews for one of five sampled residents (Resident #5) reviewed for immunizations, the facility failed to ensure that the resident was offered and/assessed for pneumococcal and influenza immunization upon admission as per facility's policy.
January 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 4, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of Resident #1's clinical records (including Minimum Data Set assessments, care plan, admission documentation, and nursing notes), facility policies, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident, who required two-person assistance for transfers as per the care card, was transferred per protocol on 1/16/2026. As a result, Resident #1 sustained an acute comminuted fracture of the left distal femoral shaft above the knee, confirmed by X-ray and hospital records. This constitutes a preventable accident, reflecting a breakdown in supervision and adherence to established protocols.
  2. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 4, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who required staff assistance with transfers and ambulating, the facility failed to review and revise the mobility care plan when there was a change with the physician's order.
  3. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 4, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who had sustained an injury, the facility failed to administer pain medication following observations of pain to keep the resident comfortable.
  4. B
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    F730 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 4, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) nurse aides, the facility failed to complete an annual performance evaluation.
March 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 7, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for palliative care, the facility failed to administer medications as prescribed by the physician.
  2. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 7, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for palliative care, the facility failed to ensure that clinical record documentation was accurate by documenting medications that were not actually given.
February 26, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive care plan to include known smoking incidents.
  2. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1), reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure known resident smoking incidents were investigated timely.
January 15, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility documentation and policies, and interviews for two (2) sampled residents (Resident #1 and #2) 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.
November 22, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    F557 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 20, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who were reviewed for an allegation of mistreatment, the facility failed to treat the resident in a dignified and respectful manner.
September 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of two (2) residents (Resident #2), reviewed for misappropriation of funds, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from misappropriation from a facility staff member.
  2. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of two (2) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for impaired skin integrity, the facility failed to document completed weekly skin evaluation forms in accordance with facility policy.
July 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility policies and procedures, and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #6) who were reviewed for an allegation of abuse, the facility failed to ensure the resident was free from verbal and physical abuse when a staff member pushed resident into a seated position with force and used profanity directed towards the resident.
  2. D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for two of three sampled residents (Residents #1 and #10) who were reviewed for an allegation of misappropriation of the resident's medication, the facility failed to ensure Residents #1's medications were not consumed by a licensed nurse and Resident #10's narcotic medication was not missing and unaccounted for.
  3. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for two of three sampled residents (Residents #1 and #10) who were reviewed for allegations of misappropriation of medications the facility failed to report the allegations timely and did not remove the involved staff member from the facility immediately.
  4. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #9) who were reviewed for the administration of medication, the facility failed to ensure a licensed nurse followed standards of practice when administering insulin.
July 3, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for dignified treatment, (Resident 1) , the facility failed to ensure a resident was treated with dignity.
  2. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for transfer status, (Resident #1) , the facility failed to ensure a resident was transferred in care plan and physician orders.
April 26, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 11 citations
  1. E
    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.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility policy and interviews for five of twenty-four sampled residents (Residents #33, #51, #69, 78, &107) reviewed for Advanced Directives, the facility failed to ensure the physician's orders and the signed advanced directive forms were congruent.
  2. E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 3, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy and interviews for one of four sampled residents (Resident #11) observed during the medication administration, the facility failed to ensure that the consultant pharmacist identified a discrepancy in a written physician's order.
  3. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, review of facility policy and interviews for sample one of two sampled residents (Resident #24) who required total assistance with activities of daily living, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's nails were trimmed.
  4. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of two sampled residents (Resident #113) with a non-pressure related wound, the facility failed to ensure the wound was assessed by a registered nurse upon initial observation, and failed to ensure the wound was assessed on a weekly basis.
  5. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility policy, and interviews for one of two sampled residents (Resident #27) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure that the initial and weekly assessments of the wound were completed by a registered nurse.
  6. B
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of two residents (Resident # 120) reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to ensure a written summary of the baseline care plan was discussed and provided to the resident and/or representative.
  7. B
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility policy, and interviews for three of five sampled residents (Residents #9, #64, and #74) reviewed for unnecessary medication, the facility failed to ensure laboratory and/diagnostic medical records were readily accessible and complete in the resident's physical chart and/or electronic medical record system.
  8. B
    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.
    F849 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #23) reviewed for hospice care, the facility failed to ensure that the clinical record contained hospice documentation
  9. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #58) reviewed for a resident-to-resident interaction, the facility failed to ensure the resident's dignity was maintained.
  10. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation review, review of facility policy, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #58) reviewed for an allegation of mistreatment, the facility failed ensure timely notification of an allegation of inappropriate behavior to the State Survey Agency.
  11. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 24, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation review of facility policy, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #58) reviewed for an allegation of resident-to-resident mistreatment, the facility failed to ensure a timely investigation was initiated.
April 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 29, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident # 1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the State Agency was notified timely of an allegation of abuse.
  2. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 29, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident # 1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the clinical record was complete and accurate to include an assessment after reported pain.
December 9, 2021Standard inspection · 8 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #128) reviewed for catheter use, the facility failed to ensure the resident did not develop a pressure area related to the catheter use.
  2. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of five residents (Resident #40) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure supervision was provided for a dependent resident to prevent a fall with injury.
  3. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility documentation review and interviews for kitchen review, the facility failed to ensure bread was labeled with an expiration date.
  4. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility documentation and interviews for two of three sampled residents (Resident #191 and #588) who were reviewed for a change in condition, the facility failed to notify a physician at the time the residents experienced a decline in their health status.
  5. D
    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
    F622 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility documentation and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #190) who was discharged home, the facility failed ensure the Inter-Agency Patient Referral Form had the correct demographic information and an order for oxygen therapy.
  6. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, and interviews, for one sample resident (Resident #22) reviewed for dialysis, the facility failed a comprehensive care plan to include resident refusals to attend dialysis appointments.
  7. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility documentation and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #588) who was a new admission, the facility failed to transcribe onto the Medication Administration Record the correct frequency a medication was to be administered .
  8. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility documentation and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #588) who was a new admission, the facility failed to obtain a physician's order when the resident required oxygen therapy.

Fire safety inspections

14 fire safety citations on file: 10 on March 2, 2026, 3 on April 26, 2024, 1 on December 9, 2021.

Every fire safety citation14 citations
  1. E
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · March 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. E
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · March 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · March 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. D
    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
    E 32 · March 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. 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.
    K 222 · March 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
    K 344 · March 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · March 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. D
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · March 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. D
    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    K 914 · March 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. D
    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    K 919 · March 2, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. D
    Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    K 271 · April 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · April 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. D
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · April 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. E
    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.
    K 222 · December 9, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
January 30, 2026Fine $9,110
January 30, 2026Fine $9,110
July 3, 2024Payment Denial 6 days from October 3, 2024

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.

MeasureThis homeConnecticutUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.123.733.86
Registered nurses0.410.690.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.873.373.42
Nurse aides1.71
Licensed practical nurses0.99
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)43.3%37.4%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover64.7%38.6%42.9%
Administrators who left3

CMS expects 3.52 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 3.22 on weekdays and 2.87 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.97 in April to June 2025 to 3.12 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.120.413.222.87 3.8%0 of 90121
Oct to Dec 20253.220.423.342.92 0.0%0 of 92109
Jul to Sep 20253.650.523.793.30 1.0%0 of 9290
Apr to Jun 20253.970.554.123.59 0.6%0 of 9187
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Connecticut, Jan to Mar 20263.660.613.803.316.0%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.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Connecticut

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Connecticut, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$21.53$20.14 to $22.6821,380
LPNs and LVNs$35.43$32.05 to $36.948,540
Registered nurses$49.39$41.40 to $58.5840,110
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeConnecticutUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
20.417.913.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.90.70.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.81.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.03.53.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.41.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
23.816.414.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.14.04.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
15.717.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
29.524.323.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
12.910.812.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.82.11.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.01.51.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Civita Care Sheriden Woods's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (51.0% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

51.0% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Connecticut: 75 better, 2 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 79 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

10.8% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Connecticut: 0 better, 3 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 100 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

6.4% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · Connecticut: 0 better, 2 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 53 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Connecticut58.9% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 12 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Connecticut0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 19 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Connecticut1.6% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 19 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Connecticut100.0% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 2 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: SHERIDEN WOODS HEALTH CARE CENTER INC. CMS links this home to Athena Healthcare Systems, a group of 19 nursing homes averaging 1.6 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Colaci, Joseph5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual9%10/30/1985
Santilli, Lawrence5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual21%10/01/2017
Mosier, MichaelW-2 managing employeeIndividual01/01/2017
Mosier, MichaelCorporate directorIndividual07/01/2007
Santilli, LawrenceCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2016
Athena Health Care Associates, Inc.Operational/managerial controlOrganization10/30/1985

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.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 16 problems in this area, most recently on March 13, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on March 13, 2026: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
  3. 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 March 2, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
  4. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on March 2, 2026: "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."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.87 hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.37.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 3 administrators who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Civita Care Sheriden Woods's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Civita Care Sheriden Woods 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Civita Care Sheriden Woods get at its last inspection?
14 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 2, 2026. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
Has Civita Care Sheriden Woods been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $18,220 in the last three years.
Does Civita Care Sheriden Woods 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 Civita Care Sheriden Woods?
CMS lists 6 owners and managers, and links the home to Athena Healthcare Systems. Legal business name: SHERIDEN WOODS HEALTH CARE CENTER INC.

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