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Mary Wade Home

118 Clinton Ave, New Haven, CT 06513 · South Central Ct County · (203) 562-7222

45 certified beds, about 84 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989

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
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075325 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 25, 2025, inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).

Of 51 health citations since February 2020, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,144 in the last three years; the largest was $12,701, and the latest is dated February 25, 2025.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.76 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.56 of those hours.

51.8% 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.

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 51 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
38D
7E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
3B
0C
April 10, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. 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) May 22, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, and staff interviews for one resident (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure a complete and thorough post-fall investigation was conducted and documented in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice.
November 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 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) December 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who were dependent on staff for personal care, the facility failed to ensure the resident was not verbally abused by a nurse aide.
  2. 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) December 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who was dependent on staff for personal care, the facility failed to report an allegation of verbal abuse to law enforcement timely.
August 27, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. 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) October 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation and facility policy, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1), reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to ensure a resident identified at risk for wandering was not able to leave the facility without staff knowledge.
June 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. 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 · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for two (2) of three (3) sampled residents (Residents #1and #2) who were incontinent of bowel and bladder and required staff assistance with personal hygiene, the facility failed to ensure the residents were provided with incontinent care as documented in the resident care plan.
April 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  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) April 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for two (2) of three (3) sampled residents (Residents #1 and #2) who were dependent on staff for toileting and personal hygiene, the facility failed to ensure the residents were not neglected by a nurse aide and had been provided with the appropriate care.
February 25, 2025Standard inspection · 15 citations
  1. F
    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
    F603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical records, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 2 of 2 nursing units, the facility failed to ensure residents who did not meet clinical criteria to reside on a locked unit were provided with a method of opening doors independently.
  2. F
    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, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on the tour of the Dietary Department, observations, staff interview, facility documentation and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the Dietary Department served food at temperatures outside of the danger zone and failed to maintain dishwasher hot water temperatures at or above 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. E
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    F730 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 4 of 6 employee files, the facility failed to ensure the required annual performance evaluations were completed.
  4. E
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and facility policy for 2 of 2 medication rooms reviewed for medication storage and lebeling, the facility failed to date 3 of 3 multi dose Tuberculin PPD vials upon opening.
  5. E
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteSurveyor: [NAME] Based on facility policy and interviews for 8 residents (Resident #7, Resident #13, Resident #24, Resident #39, Resident #62, Resident #72, Resident #73, and Resident #76) reviewed for Resident Council, the facility failed to provide a selective menu for residents to make selections for meals. 1. Interview with Resident #72 on 2/11/2025 at 11:25 AM identified he/she did not receive a selective menu and would like to be able to choose what he/she is served at mealtime. Resident #72 indicated food was often overcooked and meats tough. Interview with Resident #76 on 2/11/2025 at 2:00 PM identified Resident #76 did not know what he/she would be served at mealtimes until the tray arrived. Resident #76 indicated he/she was not provided a selective menu and indicated he/she would like a menu to choose from because he/she was served the same foods repeatedly. [...]
  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 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for 4 of 4 residents (Resident #13, Resident #21, Resident #35, and Resident #57) reviewed for oxygen therapy, the facility failed to label, date and store oxygen tubing per facility policy.
  7. 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 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and facility policy for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #46) reviewed for urinary catheters, the facility failed to maintain dignity for a resident with a urinary catheter drainage bag.
  8. D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #20) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to keep Resident #20 free from physical restraint.
  9. 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) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record and facility policy for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #80) reviewed for elopement the facility failed to develop a comprehensive Resident Care Plan (RCP) for a resident at risk for elopement.
  10. 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 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for 2 of 4 residents (Resident #21 and Resident #57) reviewed for oxygen therapy the facility failed to revise the Resident Care Plan (RCP) for residents on oxygen therapy per facility policy.
  11. 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) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #62) reviewed for dining the facility failed to provide supervision for a resident who required supervised feeding.
  12. 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) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and facility policy for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #46) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to follow the plan of care for a resident with a pressure ulcer.
  13. 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 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 3 residents (Resident #14 and Resident #80) reviewed for elopement, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement.
  14. D
    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
    F941 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 3 of 5 employee files, the facility failed to ensure that the required Communication training/in-service was completed.
  15. D
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    F947 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 3 of 3 nurse aides, the facility failed to provide required annual training.
December 9, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 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) January 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for three (3) of four (4) sampled residents (Residents #1, #2, and #3) who were reviewed for allegations of staff to resident verbal and physical abuse, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was not physically and verbally abused, and Residents #2 and #3 were not verbally abused by a nurse aide.
  2. 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) January 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for four (4) sampled residents (Resident #1) who were reviewed for allegations of staff to resident verbal and physical abuse, the facility failed to report the allegations of abuse to the Administrator and/or designee within two (2) hours in accordance with the facility policy.
November 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. 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 · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 16, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for quality of care, the facility failed to ensure staff notified the physician/APRN timely after a resident's verbalization of self-harm.
April 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 2, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one of four sampled residents (Resident #12) who were reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to ensure a medication to treat Resident #12's anxiety was not discontinued without a physician's order to prevent the omission of several doses.
  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) May 2, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who had an open area and required daily wound treatments, the facility failed to ensure the physician's order was followed and wound care was conducted daily.
  3. D
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    F694 · 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) May 2, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one of four sampled residents (Resident #2) who were reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to administer the correct intravenous solution as prescribed by the physician.
November 1, 2023Complaint inspection · 3 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) December 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents, (Resident #2), reviewed for falls, the facility failed to protect the resident's safety during care resulting in a fall out of bed and the resident sustained a laceration to the head that required staples.
  2. 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 · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents,(Resident #1) reviewed for activities of daily living, the facility failed to ensure the resident was transported per the care plan.
  3. 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) December 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for two (2) of three (3) residents (Resident #1 and Resident #3) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to ensure fall risk assessments were completed in accordance with facility policies.
January 4, 2023Standard inspection · 19 citations
  1. E
    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, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, facility policy review and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #29) reviewed for accident, the facility failed to implement/ revise the NA assignment card immediately to prevent future falls with injury.
  2. E
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    F908 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, review of facility documentation and facility policy for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #27) reviewed for faulty medical equipment, the facility failed to ensure the medical equipment was in good repair and preventative maintenance was conducted per facility policy.
  3. 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) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #61) reviewed for Advanced Directives, the facility failed to obtain a physician's order reflecting a change from Do Not Resuscitate to the resident's choice of CPR.
  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) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 residents (Resident #9 and Resident #60) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to address a significant weight discrepancy according to policy by failing to notify the APRN and dietician of a significant weight discrepancy.
  5. D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    F583 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, facility policy review and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #29) reviewed for privacy, the facility failed to provide privacy by not posting instructions for the resident's dental needs on the wall in a semi-private room and within public view.
  6. 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 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review and interviews for 1 resident (Resident # 61) reviewed for Abuse, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse was reported to the state agency.
  7. D
    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review and interview for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #38) reviewed for unnecessary medication, the facility failed to ensure that a significant change MDS assessment was completed within 14 days of the resident electing hospice services.
  8. 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 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility policy review and interviews for 1 resident (Resident # 338) reviewed for Urinary Catheter, the facility failed to ensure a residents Foley catheter collection tubing and bag was noted off the floor within accordance to facility policy to reduce the potential for developing an infection and for 1 of 18 sampled residents (Resident #27) reviewed for participation in care planning, the facility failed to document in the medical record the resident's participation, refusal, or input into the care planning meeting process.
  9. 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) March 3, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and clinical record review for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #36) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to follow professional standards of care for documenting a provider assessment and notification to responsible party following an incident with another resident.
  10. 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) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, facility policy review and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #336) reviewed for edema, the facility failed to follow physician's instruction orders consistently to prevent medication errors.
  11. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 resident (Resident #9) reviewed for nutrition and 1 resident (Resident # 60) reviewed for edema, the facility failed to address a significant weight discrepancy according to policy by failing to have the dietician evaluate a significant weight discrepancy timely.
  12. D
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    F694 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, review of facility policy and interview for 1 sampled resident, (Resident #387), reviewed for Intravenous (IV) Therapy, the facility failed to ensure scheduled dressing changes, monitoring and catheter measurements were completed per facility policy and consistent with professional standards of practice.
  13. 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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were maintained in a secure location.
  14. D
    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
    F770 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review and interviews for 1 resident (Resident #387) reviewed for choices, the facility failed to provide laboratory services as ordered by the physician.
  15. D
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    F803 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, observations and review of the clinical record for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #59) reviewed for dining, the facility failed to ensure the menu was followed and a nutritional supplement was provided according to the ticket menu.
  16. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, facility policy review, and interviews for 1 residents (Resident # 338) reviewed for urinary catheter, the facility failed to ensure a residents Foley catheter collection tubing and bag was maintained in a sanitary manner to reduce the potential for developing an infection, failed to ensure that the guidelines for disinfecting the glucometer were followed and failed to store the bath basin and bed pan in a sanitary way and in accordance to the facility practice.
  17. B
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, review of facility documentation, policy review and staff interviews for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #10) who were reviewed for Resident Assessment, the facility failed to complete the resident's annual MDS assessment within 14 days of initiation and for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #60) reviewed for Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR), the facility failed to accurately code Resident #60's Level 2 status on the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS).
  18. B
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interview for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #26) who were reviewed for Resident assessment, the facility failed to transmit Resident #26's quarterly MDS assessment within 14 days of completion.
  19. B
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 10, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review for 1 of 1 sampled residents (Resident #63) reviewed for a bladder decline, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurate related to bladder status.
February 6, 2020Standard inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 24, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews, for one of three sampled residents (Resident #26) reviewed for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), the facility failed to provide an occupational therapy evaluation and failed to obtain previous psychiatric records per the PASRR recommendations.
  2. 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) February 24, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews, for 3 of 5 residents (Residents #20, # 21, and #86) reviewed for immunizations, the facility failed to ensure that pneumococcal vaccines were administered according to standards of practice and facility policy.

Fire safety inspections

1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on February 25, 2025.

Every fire safety citation1 citation
  1. D
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · February 25, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
February 25, 2025Fine $12,701
November 1, 2023Fine $7,443

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)4.763.733.86
Registered nurses0.560.690.69
All nursing staff on weekends4.163.373.42
Nurse aides2.76
Licensed practical nurses1.44
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)51.8%37.4%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover58.3%38.6%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.60 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 5.00 on weekdays and 4.16 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 14.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.17 in April to June 2025 to 4.76 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.760.565.004.16 14.5%0 of 9084
Oct to Dec 20254.310.494.533.76 17.7%0 of 9286
Jul to Sep 20254.090.474.283.62 7.6%0 of 9289
Apr to Jun 20254.170.514.403.60 6.9%0 of 9190
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.

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
15.617.913.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.50.70.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.61.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.53.53.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.61.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
18.116.414.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.84.04.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
21.917.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
23.324.323.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
5.510.812.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.42.11.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.11.51.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: THE MARY WADE HOME, INCORPORATED.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Hunter, DavidW-2 managing employeeIndividual12/31/1983
Adams, BarbaraCorporate directorIndividual09/30/2017
Canavan, MarybethCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2010
Gnun, PatriciaCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2010
Goldberg, AlCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2010
Kessler, RobertCorporate directorIndividual04/15/2019
McFarlane, BrandonCorporate directorIndividual09/24/2019
McGloin, JoanneCorporate directorIndividual09/30/2018
Rodriguez, MichelleCorporate directorIndividual09/24/2019
Spitzer, HaroldCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2010
Stanton, PamelaCorporate directorIndividual09/30/2017
Topolosky, BruceCorporate directorIndividual09/30/2018
Wnek, BrianCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2010
Ginter, WilliamCorporate officerIndividual08/05/2019

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 13 problems in this area, most recently on August 27, 2025: "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 11 problems in this area, most recently on April 10, 2026: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
  3. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on November 13, 2025: "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 5 problems in this area, most recently on February 25, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."

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Common questions

What is Mary Wade Home's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Mary Wade Home 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Mary Wade Home get at its last inspection?
15 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 25, 2025. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
Has Mary Wade Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,144 in the last three years.
Does Mary Wade Home 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 Mary Wade Home?
CMS lists 14 owners and managers. Legal business name: THE MARY WADE HOME, INCORPORATED.

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