The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Sheriden Woods Health Care Center
Registered name: CIVITA CARE SHERIDEN WOODS
BRISTOL, CT · Medicare-certified · 146 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Sheriden Woods Health Care Center in Bristol, CT has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing and quality ratings. It reports nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.12 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), $28,030 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation, along with recent inspection problems involving accident hazards, pressure ulcer care, and pharmaceutical services.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.117 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $28,030recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.117.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 1.71
- Weekend nursing
- 2.87
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 65%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20%14.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.3%2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.7%6.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8.4%18.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15%32.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.7%18.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.3%25.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
8.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.9%0.8%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.4%26%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%26.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.4%92.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—53.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
64.3%56.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited December 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,015 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $28,030 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $14,015
Federal fine
Jan 30, 2026
- 6 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 3, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · 24 homes · 1.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 120.8 residents on an average day (83% of 146 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.