Home / Connecticut / Meriden
Meriden Health and Rehab
360 Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450 · Lower Ct River Vly County · (203) 237-8815
90 certified beds, about 79 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1980
CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075295 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 13, 2025, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 47 health citations since December 2019, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $29,965 in the last three years; the largest was $15,532, and the latest is dated January 13, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.94 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.70 of those hours.
75.0% 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.
212/19
1710/22
205/24
311/24
801/25
102/25
103/25
503/25
204/25
306/25
109/25
104/26
105/26
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 47 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
2J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
31D
10E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
3B
0C
May 27, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for elopement, the facility failed to ensure a wander/elopement assessment was completed every quarter in accordance with facility policy.
April 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, facility documentation, and facility policies, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #1)reviewed for a change in condition, the facility failed to ensure staff activated emergency medical services timely after a change in condition was identified and after directed by the APRN, resulting in a delay of transport to the hospital by forty-one (41) minutes.
September 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for two of three residents (Resident #2 and Resident #7) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to ensure the residents were free from mistreatment, and failed to protect a roommate when placed in a room with a resident with known behaviors of pushing a resident out of bed.
June 26, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility documentation, facility policies, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who was a new admission and had a history of fall prior to admission, the facility failed to develop a baseline admission care plan that addressed Resident #1's risk for fall until after Resident #1 sustained a fall on 3/16/25 (eighteen (18) days after admission). Resident #1's diagnoses included metabolic encephalopathy, osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, low back pain, muscle weakness, history of falls and difficulty in walking. The admission fall risk assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #1 was at a moderate risk for falls. The assessment indicated Resident #1 was confined to a chair, was unable to independently come to a standing position and utilized an assistive device e.g. cane, walker, etc. [...]
- 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 reviews, review of facility documentation, facility policies, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #2) who had a history of falls, the facility failed to implement the care plan intervention to have mats on each side of the bed for safety.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, observations, review of facility documentation, facility policies, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who had an unwitnessed fall, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1's was not left alone on the floor while waiting for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel arrived to transport Resident #1 to the Emergency Department.
April 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 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 clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for resident rights, the facility failed to ensure the physician/APRN was notified timely of critical x-ray results.
- 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 three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for resident rights, the facility failed to ensure staff accessed x-ray results timely for a resident with a possible small bowel obstruction.
March 24, 2025Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- J Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #3) reviewed for medication errors, the facility failed to prevent a significant medication error by failing to accurately transcribe Providers order's and verify Provider's orders for a resident readmitted to the facility. This failure resulted in the finding of Immediate Jeopardy.
- F Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of personnel files for five (5) of five (5) Nurse Aides (NA #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7) and interviews, the facility failed to complete annual performance appraisals.
- 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 review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #4) reviewed for care plans, the facility failed to create and implement a Resident Care Plan (RCP) for bowel incontinence and wounds per facility policy.
- D 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 one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #3) reviewed for admission orders and one (1) of (3) residents (Resident #7) reviewed for skin assessments, the facility failed to follow a provider's order directing to hold Levemir (long-acting insulin) for a blood sugar less than 80 and failed to ensure preventative weekly skin assessments (body audits/skin checks) were performed per provider order and facility protocol.
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #2 and Resident #3) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure social services support was provided timely following a resident-to-resident altercation within the facility.
March 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled resident (Resident #1) who were reviewed for a change in condition, the facility failed to conduct a complete and accurate assessment when the resident was unresponsive.
February 19, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who wandered throughout the unit, the facility failed to ensure the resident who resided on the memory care unit was not able to exit the unit through the locked door.
January 13, 2025Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and review of facility policy for 3 of 24 residents (Resident #1, #41, and #46) reviewed for Advanced Directives, the facility failed to complete an Advance Directive form upon admission.
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 sampled residents reviewed for activities (Resident #7), the facility failed to provide activities of interest.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure resident identifiable information and resident medical records were stored in a secure location.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility policy, and interviews during a tour of the laundry area, the facility failed to ensure clean laundry and hangers were stored under sanitary conditions according to infection control principles.
- 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 observations, interviews, and record review for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #7) reviewed for activities, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive individualized care plan related to resident activities of interest, and for the only sampled resident, (Resident #24), reviewed for edema, the facility failed to implement the Resident Care Plan to monitor the resident for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #20) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to complete a neurological assessment for a resident who had an unwitnessed fall with a head injury and for the only sampled resident, (Resident #54), reviewed for death, the facility failed to complete a comprehensive assessment at the time of pronouncement of death per professional standards of practice.
- B 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 clinical record review for 1 of 2 sampled residents, (Resident #41), reviewed for dignity, the facility failed to return personal laundry, in a timely manner, to ensure the availability of street clothes to maintain a dignified appearance.
- B Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 3 residents (Resident #306, and Resident #307) reviewed for beneficiary notification, the facility failed to ensure the Notice of Medicare Non-coverage (NOMNC) form was provided prior to a planned discharge.
November 22, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility policy, review of facility documentation, and staff interviews for three (3) sampled residents (Residents #1, #2, and #3) who were reviewed for an allegation of neglect, the facility failed to ensure the residents were fed and provided incontinent care by the assigned staff during the 3-11PM shift.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility policy, review of facility documentation, and staff interviews for three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) who were reviewed for an allegation of neglect, the facility failed to ensure the allegation was reported immediately to the Administrator and/or designee and to the State Agency within two (2) hours after the allegation was identified.
- D Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of employee personnel files, review of facility policy, facility documentation, and interviews for one (1) of four (4) sampled staff (NA #1) who was employed by an outside agency, the facility failed to ensure the agency staff member was provided orientation and education prior to beginning the shift for the first time in accordance with facility policy.
May 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, and staff interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #1), reviewed for diabetic management, the facility failed to notify the physician of a decreased blood glucose measurement prior to administering a dose of insulin (that was based on a higher blood glucose result) resulting in Resident #1 being found unresponsive approximately 3 hours later with a blood glucose level of 28 (a normal blood glucose level is between 70 and 120). Additionally, the facility failed to ensure emergency glucagon was readily available for a resident who was unresponsive and experiencing a hypoglycemic event. These failures resulted in a finding of Immediate Jeopardy.
- D Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident's blood glucose level was obtained by a qualified staff member.
October 17, 2022Standard inspection · 17 citations
- E Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 3 residents (Resident # 21 and Resident #43) reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to ensure notice of a hospital transfer was sent to the representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
- E Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure initial intravenous (IV) therapy certifications and annual competencies were completed for all nursing and nurse aide staff.
- E 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 review of facility documentation of educational training, review of facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff had annual training or competency validation for dementia.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of facility documentation and facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in a safe and secure manner and the facility failed to ensure the parenteral intravenous fluid and supplies in the emergency box were not expired.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Infection Control Program for Immunization, review of facility documentation, facility policy review and interviews, the facility failed to provide the responsible party with the annual flu vaccine education.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, and interviews for two residents (Resident # 47 and Resident # 51) observed during mealtime, the facility failed to ensure the residents were provided a dignified dining experience.
- D Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the Resident Council Minutes, Interview with the Resident Interview and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow up on Resident Council Concerns timely regarding cleaning the shower areas on CHI and CH2.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the facility Beneficiary Protection Notification, review of facility documentation and staff interview for one of three sampled residents for (Resident # 48), the facility failed to ensure a resident signature was obtained attesting to notification of denial of payment.
- 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 observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the cleanliness of a dining area used by residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident # 21) reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to ensure hospital recommendations were responded to timely for a resident determined to require strict aspiration precautions upon discharge and for one resident (Resident # 26) reviewed for activities of daily living, the facility failed to ensure that staff followed physician's orders.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility policy review and interviews for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for pressure ulcer, the facility failed to ensure that the dietician was inform of the pressure ulcer timely and for 1 sampled residents (Resident #26) reviewed for orthotic supports, the facility failed to ensure that a left heel bootie was in place when Resident #26 was in a custom wheelchair in accordance to the plan of care and for 1 of 4 sampled residents ( Resident #42) reviewed for at-risk for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure that the air mattress was applied with in accordance to physician's orders.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, review of facility policy, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #26), the facility failed to ensure a physician's order was obtained for oral suctioning.
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and interviews for one resident (Resident # 47) reviewed for Accidents, the facility failed to ensure a proper fitting bed mattress to the bed frame for a resident to prevent a potential hazard.
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interviews for one resident (Resident # 41) reviewed for dementia care, the facility failed to provide adequate testing for a resident receiving an antipsychotic medication.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and interviews for two residents (Resident # 26 and # 33) reviewed for activities of daily living, the facility failed to ensure that resident charts were complete and readily accessible.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 resident (Resident # 21) reviewed for infection control, the facility failed to ensure transmission-based precautions (TBP) were maintained for a resident identified with a positive Covid diagnosis according to current infection control practices and the facility failed to ensure the staff was wearing an N-95 mask prior to going in a positive Covid-19 room, the facility failed to ensure the infection control policy and procedure was reviewed annually and failed to track residents who had a history of a Multi-Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO).
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility policy review and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident # 3) at risk for skin impairment, the facility failed to ensure a safe and secure air mattress pump for a resident at risk for skin breakdown.
December 18, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 of 4 medication carts reviewed that contained medication for Residents #2, Resident #12, Resident #18, Resident #44, Resident #215, Resident #216, Resident #217, Resident #218, and Resident #266 and for 1 resident (Resident #315) observed for medication located in the resident's room, the facility failed to ensure medication was labeled and secured.
- B Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review facility documentation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a comfortable and homelike environment for 3 resident rooms (room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER] and room [ROOM NUMBER]).
Fire safety inspections
35 fire safety citations on file: 2 on February 6, 2026, 17 on July 24, 2025, 7 on January 13, 2025, 7 on October 17, 2022, 2 on December 18, 2019.
Every fire safety citation35 citations
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Meet other general requirements.
- F Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- D Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- D List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- D Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $15,532 |
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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) | 3.94 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.39 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.52 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.71 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 75.0% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 85.7% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.89 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 4.16 on weekdays and 3.39 on weekends, 19% 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 4.51 in April to June 2025 to 3.94 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 | 3.94 | 0.70 | 4.16 | 3.39 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 79 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.22 | 0.73 | 4.46 | 3.61 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.70 | 0.77 | 4.93 | 4.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 59 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.51 | 0.61 | 4.65 | 4.15 | 19.5% | 0 of 91 | 62 |
| 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 | 12.3 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.2 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.1 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 38.0 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.6 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson, Jeri | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 04/01/2024 |
| Martell, Clifford | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Dent, Elyse | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/01/2024 |
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 14 problems in this area, most recently on May 27, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on April 14, 2025: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- 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 September 18, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- 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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- Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion Meriden, 1.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Complete Care at Meriden Meriden, 1.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Apple Rehab Coccomo Meriden, 2.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc Meriden, 2.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Wallingford, 5.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Masonicare Health Center Wallingford, 5.3 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 Meriden Health and Rehab's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Meriden Health and Rehab 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Meriden Health and Rehab get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 13, 2025. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Meriden Health and Rehab been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $29,965 in the last three years.
- Does Meriden Health and Rehab 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 Meriden Health and Rehab?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers. Legal business name: MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB 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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