Orange Health Care Center
225 Boston Post Rd · Orange, CT · 06477 · 2037950835
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- 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: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 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
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 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
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 21, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 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 July 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
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 July 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 25, 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 July 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 25, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B May 25, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 19, 2021
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 May 31, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 31, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 31, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 19, 2021
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 31, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 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 May 31, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B April 19, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 31, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075434 · certified since March 1, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.