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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 31, 2019 · Infection Control
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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.