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Havencare at Filosa
13 Hakim St., Danbury, CT 06810 · Western Ct County · (203) 744-3366
64 certified beds, about 59 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1968
Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075074 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 7, 2024, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 17 health citations since September 2019 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 4.02 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.97 of those hours.
53.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).
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.
209/19
604/22
808/24
101/26
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 17 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
12D
2E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
3B
0C
January 14, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one resident (Resident #1) reviewed for quality of care, the facility failed to ensure use of a bed and chair alarm was assessed timely to ensure it was not a restraint and failed to ensure the care plan was based on a resident-specific assessment to support the use of the bed and chair alarms.
August 7, 2024Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of the clinical record, and facility policy for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #47) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to document the percentage of supplements consumed in regard to significant weight loss.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review for 1 of 1 sampled residents (Resident #566) reviewed for an indwelling urinary catheter, the facility failed to provide a privacy covering on a urinary collection bag.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of the clinical record, and facility documentation for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #47) reviewed for unnecessary medication, the facility failed to accurately transcribe an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) medication order.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of the clinical record, and facility policy, for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #36) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure an alternating pressure mattress (APM) was set at the appropriate setting according to the physician's orders.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, review of the clinical record, and facility policy for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #11) reviewed for range of motion (ROM), the facility failed ensure a device was applied for hand contractures.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #566) reviewed for infection control, the facility failed to ensure the urinary collection bag was maintained off the floor. Resident #566's diagnoses include retention of urine, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Parkinson's disease. The Resident Care Plan dated 7/31/24 identified Resident #566 utilized an indwelling foley catheter. Interventions included enhanced barrier precautions, foley to remain patent, to maintain the foley as ordered in the treatment administration record and to provide education on catheter use. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #566 was severely cognitively impaired, required substantial/moderate assistance for transfers and was dependent for toileting hygiene, bathing, and lower body dressing. [...]
- 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 interviews for resident rooms on the second floor, the facility failed to provide a homelike, clean environment for the 9 of 13 rooms.
- 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, interviews, review of facility documentation, and facility policy for medication storage, the facility failed to ensure storage of a vaccine in the refrigerator per CDC guidelines.
April 26, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
- 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 observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 Residents (Resident #26) reviewed for pressure wound, the facility failed to notify the responsible party in a timely manner.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #37) reviewed for supervision during dining, the facility failed to provide care and services in accordance with Speech Therapy (ST) recommendations.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #26) reviewed for pressure ulcer, the facility failed to have a complete and accurate initial and weekly assessment of the resident's pressure ulcer and failed to ensure the dietician had seen the resident with a new pressure area in a timely manner.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 resident (Resident #2) reviewed for Accidents, the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation for an injury of unknow origin.
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on, review of facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews the facility failed to implement appropriate plans of action to correct quality deficiencies once identified through Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI).
- B 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 clinical record reviews, facility policy, and interviews for 6 residents (Residents #2, #8, #10, # 29, #43 and #197) reviewed for electronic movement alarms, the facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident with interventions that included alternative safety measures prior to its initiation, ongoing progress of the alternative safety measures and plans for reduction of the use of a position change alarm.
September 26, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff were practicing appropriate hand hygiene and/or glove use during food preparation and/or serving practices.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews, for 1 resident (Resident #7) reviewed for physical restraints the facility failed to ensure a device was not implemented after it was discontinued on the care plan.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 4 on August 7, 2024.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- E Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- D Develop a communication plan.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 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) | 4.02 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.97 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.48 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.75 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.3% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.47 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 4.25 on weekdays and 3.48 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.89 in April to June 2025 to 4.02 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 | 4.02 | 0.97 | 4.25 | 3.48 | 0.4% | 0 of 90 | 59 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.29 | 1.02 | 4.49 | 3.78 | 2.7% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.09 | 0.91 | 4.26 | 3.68 | 8.6% | 0 of 92 | 59 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.89 | 0.88 | 4.04 | 3.53 | 4.7% | 0 of 91 | 60 |
| 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.
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.
Official wage estimates for Connecticut
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.53 | $20.14 to $22.68 | 21,380 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $35.43 | $32.05 to $36.94 | 8,540 |
| Registered nurses | $49.39 | $41.40 to $58.58 | 40,110 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
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.
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 | 6.3 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.5 | 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 | 5.5 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.4 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.2 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.4 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FILOSA OPCO LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Opco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 09/12/2023 |
| Jek Irrv Tr II | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 26% | 09/12/2023 |
| Nmj Irrv Tr II | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 26% | 09/12/2023 |
| Jakobovits, Nathan | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/12/2023 | |
| Kagan, Jeffrey | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/12/2023 | |
| Shapiro, Yitzchok | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/12/2023 |
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 7 problems in this area, most recently on August 7, 2024: "Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 14, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 7, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 7, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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- Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation Ridgefield, 5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 31 citations
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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 Havencare at Filosa's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Havencare at Filosa 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Havencare at Filosa get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 7, 2024. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Havencare at Filosa been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Havencare at Filosa 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 Havencare at Filosa?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: FILOSA OPCO 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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