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Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
1 Canal Road, Suffield, CT 06078 · Capitol County · (860) 668-6111
128 certified beds, about 122 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075347 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 9, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 18 health citations since November 2019, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.73 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.43 of those hours.
37.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).
CMS links it to Atlas Healthcare, an affiliated group of 30 nursing homes.
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.
411/19
307/22
206/24
110/24
501/25
111/25
112/25
106/26
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 18 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
16D
0E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
June 5, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, facility policies, and interviews, for one (1) of two (2) sampled residents (Resident #1) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to ensure a resident, who had a known history of forward leaning posture, impaired sitting balance, fatigue in the afternoon, and required staff assistance for transfers, was protected from falling forward from the wheelchair during a staff assisted transfer. This failure resulted in the resident falling forward from the wheelchair, striking the head, and sustaining cervical spine fractures.
December 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for two of four residents (Resident #2 and #3) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the State Agency was notified timely when the facility had knowledge of an allegation of mistreatment and an injury of unknown origin.
November 14, 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 review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of two (2) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision for a resident at high risk for falls, who sustained seven (7) falls since admission to the facility leading up to a fall with injury.
January 9, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, review of facility policy and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #26) reviewed for choices, the facility failed to honor the resident's request to be out of bed before breakfast.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, review of facility policy and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident # 26) reviewed for choices, the facility failed to ensure the resident was ambulated according to restorative care plan.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased clinical record review, review of policy and interviews for 1 of 1 resident ( Resident #110) who required a when needed medication for palpitation, the facility failed to ensure the when needed medication was administered in accordance with physician's orders.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical reviews, review of facility documentation, policy reviews and interviews for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for Accidents for ( Resident # 59), the facility failed to apply footrest to the resident's wheelchair according to the plan of care to prevent an accident and for (Resident # 78), the facility failed to ensure a resident requiring assistance with transfers was free from accidents resulting in an injury.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility policy and interview for 1 of l resident (Resident # 223) at risk for dehydration, the facility failed to consistently monitor the resident's intake and output per policy.
October 10, 2024Complaint 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 review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of two (2) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from staff abuse.
June 6, 2024Complaint 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 review of clinical records, interviews, and facility policy for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for pain management, (Resident #1), the facility failed to ensure that the physician was notified when a resident requested pain medication and the next dose of pain medication was not yet due.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, interviews, and facility policy for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for pain management, (Resident #1), the facility failed to address a resident's complaints of pain .
July 19, 2022Standard inspection · 3 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 review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to ensure timely notification of a weight loss.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteFACILITY Environment Based on review of the clinical record, observations, and facility policy review, for one of seven units observed for the environment, the facility failed to ensure sanitary storage of for Resident #54's reusable, medical equipment.
- B Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteResident #91 PASARR Based on review of the clinical record and interviews for one of four residents, (Resident #91) reviewed for PASARR, the facility failed to notify the appropriate state agency that the resident had a newly diagnosed mental disorder.
November 7, 2019Standard inspection · 4 citations
- 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 observations, review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, and interviews, for 1 sampled resident requiring extensive assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) (Resident #40), the facility failed to ensure that a wheelchair cushion was in good repair.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, interview and review of facility policy for one of three residents with incontinence (Resident #91) the facility failed to ensure that the resident's plan of care was comprehensive to include interventions to address the resident's potential to achieve bladder continence and/or interventions to manage the resident's specific elimination needs.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, interview and review of facility policy for one of three residents with wounds (Resident #91) the facility failed to ensure that the resident was assessed timely with a change in skin integrity.
- 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 observations, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews, during a review of medication storage and labeling for 3 of 4 medication carts, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were discarded timely and/or that all medications were labeled as required.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 6 on January 9, 2025, 1 on July 19, 2022, 4 on November 7, 2019.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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) | 3.73 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.43 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.52 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.05 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.9% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 21.4% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.07 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 3.81 on weekdays and 3.52 on weekends, 8% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 6.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.84 in April to June 2025 to 3.73 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 | 3.73 | 0.43 | 3.81 | 3.52 | 6.7% | 0 of 90 | 122 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.86 | 0.43 | 3.97 | 3.57 | 4.6% | 0 of 92 | 121 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.77 | 0.40 | 3.85 | 3.55 | 5.6% | 0 of 92 | 123 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.84 | 0.42 | 3.95 | 3.55 | 5.2% | 0 of 91 | 123 |
| 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 | 14.6 | 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 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.5 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.2 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SUFFIELD SNF OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Atlas Healthcare, a group of 30 nursing homes averaging 3.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffield SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/01/2024 |
| Hb Suffield Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 8% | 05/01/2024 |
| Ls Suffield Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 8% | 05/01/2024 |
| Sg Suffield Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 8% | 05/01/2024 |
| Parikh, Dushyant | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Riccio, Carrie | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Gottlieb, Moshe | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2024 |
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 8 problems in this area, most recently on June 5, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- 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 January 9, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 23, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 19, 2022: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Touchpoints at Chestnut East Windsor, 4.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Bickford Health Care Center Windsor Locks, 4.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 100 citations
- Fresh River Healthcare East Windsor, 4.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Care One at Redstone East Longmeadow, 6.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 51 citations
- Julian J Levitt Family Nursing Home Longmeadow, 6.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Agawam East Rehab and Nursing Agawam, 6.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 17 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 Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 9, 2025. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente 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 Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers, and links the home to Atlas Healthcare. Legal business name: SUFFIELD SNF OPERATIONS 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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