Avon Health Center
652 West Avon Rd · Avon, CT · 06001 · 8606732521
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $45,838 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 22, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2024
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.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
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 12, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
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.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 12, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 17, 2026 | Fine | $37,560 |
| July 22, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075244 · certified since November 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.