Ledgecrest Health Care Center
154 Kensington Rd · Kensington, CT · 06037 · 8608280583
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Apple Rehab
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 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 September 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
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 September 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2022
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 8, 2022
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B June 8, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B June 8, 2022
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C June 8, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 20, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075230 · certified since June 15, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.