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Orange Health Care Center
225 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477 · Naugatuck Vly County · (203) 795-0835
60 certified beds, about 49 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075434 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 21, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 19 health citations since April 2021 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 3.90 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.78 of those hours.
20.5% 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.
604/21
805/23
507/25
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 19 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
12D
5E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
2B
0C
July 21, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of clinical records, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for three sampled residents (Residents #4, #8, and #34) reviewed for physician visits, the facility failed to ensure that the physician made alternating visits with the APRN’s every sixty days.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: 1Number of residents cited: 1Based on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #22) reviewed for non-pressure skin conditions, the facility failed to ensure a significant change in physical status or a need to alter treatment was consulted with the resident's physician in a timely manner.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: 1Number of residents cited: 1Based on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #61) reviewed for discharge, the facility failed to ensure the Ombudsman's office was provided with the required notification of the transfer.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: 22Number of residents cited: 2Based on clinical record reviews and interviews for two of three sampled residents (Residents #8 and #22) reviewed for care planning, the facility failed to ensure that the care plan meeting was scheduled and completed by the interdisciplinary team following the MDS assessment.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: 5Number of residents cited: 5Based on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for three of five sampled residents (Residents #14, 22, and #34) reviewed for non-pressure skin conditions (surgical incisions/wounds), the facility failed to ensure the primary care physician managed and monitored the post-surgical wound and acted upon changes to the wound in a timely manner and failed to ensure the alternating pressure mattress was set to the residents’ weights as ordered
May 25, 2023Standard inspection · 8 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 a observation of one of two medication storage rooms, facility policy and staff interview, the facility failed to remove 4 of 4 expired intravenous (IV) solution bags from the storage stock.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on a tour of the Dietary Department with the Dietary Manager and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen and kitchen storage areas were maintained in a sanitary manner.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, review of facility policy, and interviews for the one sampled resident (Resident #26) reviewed for activities, the facility failed to ensure the care plan was comprehensive related to identifying interventions that addressed the resident's love of music and desire to have music in his/her room.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, review of facility policy, and interviews for the one sampled resident (Resident # 26) reviewed for activities, the facility failed to provide individualized activities for a resident with a visual deficit.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, review of facility policy, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #405) reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed to label nebulizer tubing and failed to keep tubing and mask stored appropriately.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review and interviews for three of five sampled residents (Resident #5, Resident #12 and Resident #49) reviewed for unnecessary medication use, the facility failed monitor orthostatic blood pressure in accordance to the facility policy for Resident #5, Resident #12 and Resident #49 and failed to identify/monitor target behaviors for Resident #12 who was receiving an antipsychotic medication.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, review of facility documentation, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #34) who required assistive devices for dining, the facility failed to provide the appropriate assistive devices.
- B 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 clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for one of two sampled residents (Resident #53) reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to provide the required notification of the transfer to the state Ombudsman's office.
April 19, 2021Standard inspection · 6 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 clinical record review, review of facility documentation and interviews for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #39) reviewed for advanced directives, the facility failed to ensure that physician's orders for DNR were kept current on subsequent physician's orders.
- E Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that required yearly in service training was completed related to caring for cognitively impaired residents.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record and staff interviews for one of 1sampled resident (Resident #1) reviewed for skin integrity, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive plan to address the resident's fragile skin integrity and increased risk for bruising related to use of aspirin.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of the facility documentation and staff interviews for 1 sampled resident, (Resident #17), reviewed for urinary tract infection, the facility failed to ensure that an order for a urinalysis with culture and sensitivity was obtained and collected by the lab in a timely manner.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and procedure and interviews for two of two medication storage refrigerators, the facility failed to ensure the freezer section of the refrigerators were frost-free and food items unrelated to medication administration were contained.
- B Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical records, review of facility documentation, and interviews for 2 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #1 & #498) reviewed for skin integrity and activities of daily living (ADL), the facility failed to ensure the clinical was complete regarding an initial skin assessment and ADL care.
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 4 on May 25, 2023, 6 on April 19, 2021.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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) | 3.90 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.78 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.49 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.65 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 20.5% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.59 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 4.07 on weekdays and 3.49 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.68 in April to June 2025 to 3.90 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 | 3.90 | 0.78 | 4.07 | 3.49 | 5.8% | 0 of 90 | 49 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.57 | 0.67 | 3.75 | 3.10 | 3.8% | 2 of 92 | 52 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.76 | 0.79 | 3.90 | 3.40 | 6.2% | 0 of 92 | 51 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.68 | 0.77 | 3.83 | 3.28 | 5.1% | 0 of 91 | 51 |
| 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 | 15.0 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.9 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.5 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.2 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.2 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: DAWN-RA CORPORATION.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugers, Linda | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 10/28/2016 |
| Knutsen, Paul | Corporate director | Individual | 10/28/2016 | |
| Acampora, Andree | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/20/2017 | |
| Knutsen, Paul | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/28/2019 | |
| Acampora, Andree | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/11/2025 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 21, 2025: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 21, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 21, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 25, 2023: "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."
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Connecticut contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Connecticut. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 860-424-5200. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Connecticut DPH Nursing Home Site, survey findings by facility, where Connecticut publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Orange Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Orange Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Orange Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 21, 2025. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Orange Health Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Orange Health Care Center 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 Orange Health Care Center?
- CMS lists 5 owners and managers. Legal business name: DAWN-RA CORPORATION.
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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