McLean Health Center
75 Great Pond Rd · Simsbury, CT · 06070 · 8606583700
72 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
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 June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B September 15, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075216 · certified since March 28, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.