Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge
186 Jerry Browne Road · Mystic, CT · 06355 · 8605725623
40 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Services Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 2.08 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,018 |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 27, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 16, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 21, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075437 · certified since November 24, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.