Home / Connecticut / Meriden
Curtis Home St. Elizabeth Center, the
380 Crown Street, Meriden, CT 06450 · Lower Ct River Vly County · (203) 237-4338
60 certified beds, about 55 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075365 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 11, 2025, inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 29 health citations since September 2021, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,358 in the last three years; the largest was $10,358, and the latest is dated March 11, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.18 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.89 of those hours.
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 29 health citations on file.
March 11, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 14 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of clinical records, facility documentation, facility policies, and interviews for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #47) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent a fall with injury and failed to follow the fall care plan interventions for injury prevention; and for the only sampled resident (Resident #36) reviewed for smoking, the facility failed to ensure a container being used for smoking materials was safe from potential fire hazard.
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation and staff interview regarding Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) submission, the facility failed to submit accurate PBJ staffing data for the 3rd quarter of 2024 (April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024).
- E Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observations, clinical record review, and facility policies for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #8) reviewed for abuse, and for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #11 and Resident #45) reviewed for choices, the facility failed to ensure the resident right to choose was honored.
- E 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 2 sampled residents (Resident #28 and Resident #58) reviewed for edema and with diagnoses of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), the facility failed to consistently obtain and document daily weights per the physician's order, for Resident #58, the Registered Nurse (RN) staff and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) failed to ensure documentation of an assessment when a significant weight gain occurred, and for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #45), reviewed for nutrition the facility failed to obtain weekly weights on admission per the facility policy and monthly weights per the physician orders.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on the tour of the Dietary Department/Nourishment Rooms, staff interviews, and review of the facility policies, the facility failed to ensure food items were sealed, labeled and dated when opened and the only nourishment refrigerator/freezer temperatures were documented.
- 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 interviews, review of the clinical record, and facility policy for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #45), reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to notify the dietician and responsible party of a significant weight gain and 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 clinical records, facility documentation, interviews, and facility policy for 2 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for abuse (Resident #15 and Resident #29) the facility failed to report allegations of abuse to the state agency in a timely manner.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, facility documentation, interviews, and facility policy for 2 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #15 and Resident #29) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of abuse in a timely manner.
- 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 interviews and review of the clinical record for the only sampled resident (Resident #58) reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to implement interventions in the Resident Care Plan (RCP) for the completion of a respiratory assessment, each shift, for resident with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and clinical record review for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #19), reviewed for activities of daily living, the facility failed to provide podiatry services to a diabetic resident.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and clinical record reviews for 1 of 2 residents, (Resident #4), reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to follow infection control standards to identify and provide precautions for a resident with wounds, and for the only sampled resident (Resident #36) reviewed for blood glucose monitoring. The facility failed to clean and disinfect the glucose meter after use.
- C Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of employee files and interviews for 2 of 4 Nurse Aides (NA) (NA #3 and NA #5) the facility failed to ensure annual employee performance evaluations were completed.
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of the clinical record, and review of facility policy for 2 of 3 residents (Resident #8 and Resident #45), reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for significant weight changes.
- B 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 and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the medication room was clean and sanitary.
August 1, 2023Standard inspection · 12 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 documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 Residents (Resident #10) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to notify the State Agency of the allegation according to established timeframes. According to Appendix PP at §483.12(c)(1) In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the facility must: Ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for PASARR, the facility failed to ensure a Level II PASARR was completed.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 10 residents (2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 21, 24, 40, 48 and 255) who wore their call bell on a lanyard, the facility failed to complete an assessment of each resident prior to application of the lanyard, and for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #11) reviewed for unnecessary meds, the facility failed to ensure the licensed staff accurately edited the monthly physician's orders and monthly medication administration record and for the only sampled resident (Resident #48) reviewed for tube feeding, the facility failed to ensure weights were monitored and orthostatic blood pressures were completed, per the physician's order.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 resident (Resident #21) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to implement a pressure relieving device on the resident's bed when the resident was readmitted to the facility with a stage II pressure ulcer.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interview for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #22) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure that 1:1 supervision with meals was provided to a resident with an identified aspiration risk and for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #28) reviewed for smoking, the facility failed to supervise smoking while escorting a resident from the smoking area into the facility.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 resident (Resident #21) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure the dietitian evaluated a resident in a timely manner who was readmitted with a pressure ulcer, and for 1 resident (Resident #50), who was on fluid restriction, the facility failed to monitor and document fluid Intake and Output (I&O).
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews the facility failed to ensure that a nurse aide was knowledgeable about the use of a flame-retardant blanket while supervising resident smoking.
- 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 review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #11) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the pharmacy failed to report to the Medical Director and DNS when the resident's medication regimen contained an as needed (prn) order for a psychotropic drug without a specific stop date.
- D 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, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 5 residents (Resident # 11) reviewed for unnecessary meds, the facility failed to ensure a prn psychotropic medication was discontinued after 14 days according to the physician's order.
- 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 facility policy, and interviews the facility failed to discard opened Lorazepam after 90 days per the pharmacy recommendation.
- D 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 policy and interview, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interview for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #3) reviewed for immunizations, the facility failed to ensure that the resident and/or resident representative was educated on and offered the pneumococcal vaccinations.
September 30, 2021Standard inspection · 3 citations
- 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 observations, review of facility documentation and interviews for environmental review, for one observed room the facility failed to ensure the wallpaper and nightstand were in good repair, and for two observed shower rooms the facility failed to ensure the shower room and equipment was maintained in good repair.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review and interviews for one of two residents (Resident #14) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure a dietician assessment was completed timely for a newly identified pressure ulcer.
- C Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, and interviews for five of five residents (Resident #19, #198, #199, #200 and #201) reviewed for Beneficiary Notification, the facility failed to ensure the notice provided included the Immediate Appeal contact information.
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 13 on March 11, 2025, 2 on August 1, 2023.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- 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.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- D Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
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) | 4.18 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.89 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.41 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.49 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.81 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.11 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 4.50 on weekdays and 3.41 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.12 in April to June 2025 to 4.18 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 | 4.18 | 0.89 | 4.50 | 3.41 | 4.3% | 0 of 90 | 55 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.10 | 0.81 | 4.41 | 3.33 | 2.8% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.67 | 0.78 | 4.97 | 3.91 | 9.3% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.12 | 0.70 | 3.30 | 2.65 | 14.3% | 0 of 91 | 56 |
| 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 | 27.7 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 29.5 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.3 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE CURTIS HOME.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantor, David | Corporate director | Individual | 12/02/2011 | |
| Gruber, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 12/02/2011 | |
| Pendred, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 06/01/2015 | |
| McDonnell, Patrick | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/24/2024 | |
| McDonnell, Patrick | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/24/2024 | |
| Cantor, David | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/02/2011 | |
| Gruber, Michael | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/02/2011 | |
| Pendred, Richard | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2015 | |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2021 | |
| McDonnell, Patrick | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/28/2026 | |
| Yeboah, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/26/2026 |
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 8 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2025: "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 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2025: "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."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- 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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- Meriden Health and Rehab Meriden, 0.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 47 citations
- Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion Meriden, 1.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Complete Care at Meriden Meriden, 2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc Meriden, 2.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Apple Rehab Coccomo Meriden, 2.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Civita Care Center at Cheshire Cheshire, 4.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 51 citations
- Masonicare Health Center Wallingford, 5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 27 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 Curtis Home St. Elizabeth Center, the's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Curtis Home St. Elizabeth Center, the 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Curtis Home St. Elizabeth Center, the get at its last inspection?
- 14 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 11, 2025. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Curtis Home St. Elizabeth Center, the been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,358 in the last three years.
- Does Curtis Home St. Elizabeth Center, the 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 Curtis Home St. Elizabeth Center, the?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers. Legal business name: THE CURTIS HOME.
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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