Complete Care at Harrington Court
59 Harrington Ct · Colchester, CT · 06415 · 8605372339
130 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Complete Care
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Past Non-Compliance · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · 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 May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Past Non-Compliance · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 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 April 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075253 · certified since November 3, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.