Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, the
380 Crown Street · Meriden, CT · 06450 · 2032374338
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,358 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C March 11, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B March 11, 2025
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 April 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
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 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
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 October 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
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 25, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 11, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075365 · certified since January 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.