Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center
534 Town St · Moodus, CT · 06469 · 8608731455
76 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C November 26, 2024
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 January 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B November 26, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2020
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 12, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075307 · certified since May 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.