Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc
400 Mill Plain Rd · Fairfield, CT · 06824 · 2032553573
170 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: not rated Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025
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.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 8, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075034 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.