The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
COMPLETE CARE AT HARRINGTON COURT
COLCHESTER, CT · Medicare-certified · 130 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Complete Care at Harrington Court in Colchester, CT has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and 2-star health inspection rating, while quality measures are 5 stars. It also has a recent federal penalty, $16,883 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.17 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1735 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $16,883recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1735.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.67
- Nurse aides
- 1.97
- Weekend nursing
- 3.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 52%
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
24.7%21.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5%1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%3.6%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%3.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.1%21.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.2%32.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.2%23.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.8%3.1%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.3%31.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
43.2%70.2%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%92.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,883 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,974 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,883 in total fines.
- $16,883
Federal fine
Mar 26, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of COMPLETE CARE · 85 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 117.3 residents on an average day (90% of 130 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 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.