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Livewell Connecticut
1261 South Main Street, Plantsville, CT 06479 · Capitol County · (860) 628-9000
120 certified beds, about 75 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075378 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 28, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since March 2020 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 4.78 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.96 of those hours.
30.4% 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.
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 9 health citations on file.
April 23, 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 a review of clinical records, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the staff provided care in accordance with the plan of care and failed to ensure staff to reapproached the resident when resisted care.
March 28, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews, the facility failed to provide documentation that their flushing program logs were maintained according to the facility's water management plan.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, review of facility documentation and interviews for four sampled residents (Residents #22, #26, #30 and #49) who received psychiatric medications and received psychiatric services, the facility failed to ensure psychiatric visits were documented in a timely manner.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedure and interviews for three of five sampled residents (Resident #46, Resident #47, and Resident #50), reviewed for immunizations, the facility failed to ensure that the pneumococcal vaccine was offered and administered as required.
March 30, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and interview for 1 sampled resident (Resident #40) with an indwelling catheter, the facility failed to ensure a privacy cover was utilized to conceal a urinary containment bag.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, review of facility policy and interviews for 1 of 2 sampled residents, (Resident #35) reviewed for positioning, the facility failed to ensure a resident was repositioned in a timely fashion.
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review for 1 sampled resident (Resident #58) reviewed for Hospice, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were coded accurately related to Hospice status. Resident #58's diagnoses included unspecified dementia, dysphagia, protein calorie malnutrition and anemia. Physician orders dated 11/18/22 directed a Hospice consultation. Hospice notes dated 11/29/22 through 3/21/23 identified Resident #58 was receiving Hospice services. [...]
March 5, 2020Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for two of five sampled residents (Residents #54 and #60) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to monitor for target behaviors or assess the potential side effects related to the use of antipsychotics.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, interviews, and review of facility policy, for one of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, (Resident #28), the facility failed to ensure offloading of heels as per physician's orders for a resident at risk of developing a pressure ulcer.
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) | 4.78 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.96 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.57 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.31 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.52 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 30.4% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 27.8% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.58 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 4.87 on weekdays and 4.57 on weekends, 6% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.38 in April to June 2025 to 4.78 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 | 4.78 | 0.96 | 4.87 | 4.57 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 75 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.92 | 1.03 | 5.06 | 4.58 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 74 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.94 | 1.09 | 5.08 | 4.57 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 73 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.38 | 1.16 | 5.52 | 5.05 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 66 |
| 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 | 9.8 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 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 | 18.8 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 36.3 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LIVEWELL ALLIANCE INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt, Maley | Corporate director | Individual | 09/09/2020 | |
| Reese, Elizabeth | Corporate director | Individual | 06/01/2010 | |
| Lenkiewicz, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2003 | |
| Smith, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/09/2020 | |
| Thompson Robison, Julie | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2000 | |
| Hunt, Maley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/09/2020 | |
| Smith, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/02/1996 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 23, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 28, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 30, 2023: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 30, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabili Plantsville, 1.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Southington Care Center Southington, 1.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Civita Care Center at Cheshire Cheshire, 3.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 51 citations
- Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center Waterbury, 4.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 54 citations
- Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion Meriden, 5.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Curtis Home St. Elizabeth Center, the Meriden, 5.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Silver Springs Care Center Meriden, 5.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Meriden Health and Rehab Meriden, 5.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 47 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 Livewell Connecticut's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Livewell Connecticut 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Livewell Connecticut get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 28, 2025. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Livewell Connecticut been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Livewell Connecticut 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 Livewell Connecticut?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers. Legal business name: LIVEWELL ALLIANCE INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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