Jefferson House
1 John H Stewart Dr · Newington, CT · 06111 · 8606674453
104 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- 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 | 5.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.37 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 28, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 28, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 28, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
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 December 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 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 December 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 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 December 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 29, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 6, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B July 6, 2021
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 July 29, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075293 · certified since September 24, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.