New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC

181 Clifton Street · New Haven, CT · 06513 · 2039073550

150 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Essential Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $61,814 in fines in the last 24 months.

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Red flags

CMS abuse warning

CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

$61,814 in federal fines in the last 24 months

2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 26
Serious harm & abuse 20% 44
Staffing 20% 75
Federal penalties 15% 33
Trend 10% 63
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.733.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.720.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.07≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year28%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $61,814

Inspection citations (80 in the current record)

  • No harm found · B February 18, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · 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 January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J August 29, 2025

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

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

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

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

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

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

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

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

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

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

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

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

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
August 29, 2025Fine$37,749
December 2, 2024Fine$24,065
June 20, 2024Payment Denial34 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075397 · certified since April 8, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.