Fairview

235 Lestertown Rd · Groton, CT · 06340 · 8604457478

120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC

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

Inspection record 30% of score 56
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 87
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 31
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.623.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.840.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.02≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year34%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (19 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · 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 May 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected May 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G May 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected June 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected August 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024

    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 August 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F July 17, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected August 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • No harm found · B July 17, 2024

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected August 28, 2024 · Environmental

  • No harm found · B July 17, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected August 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 31, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E September 19, 2019

    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 October 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 31, 2019 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C September 19, 2019

    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 October 9, 2019 · Resident Rights

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075288 · certified since October 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.