Fresh River Healthcare

96 Prospect Hill Rd · East Windsor, CT · 06088 · 8606239846

140 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Icare Health Network

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.96 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 67
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 55
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 90
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.963.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.350.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.72≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year25%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (25 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected October 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

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

    Corrected July 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

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

    Corrected July 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · B June 11, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected July 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

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

    Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · 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 January 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • No harm found · B August 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected February 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected October 9, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023

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

    Corrected October 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected October 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 18, 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 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 9, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected October 9, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected October 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E June 28, 2021

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected June 30, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E June 28, 2021

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

    Corrected June 30, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 28, 2021

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

    Corrected July 15, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • No harm found · B June 28, 2021

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected July 15, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075359 · certified since October 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.