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Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc

MERIDEN, CT · Medicare-certified · 60 beds

Needs attention
Non-profit
2 of 5 overall

Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc in Meriden has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspections but 4-star staffing and quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty and $13,627 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.7735 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 8, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $13,627recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7735.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.64
Licensed practical nurses
0.61
Nurse aides
2.53
Weekend nursing
3.26

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%

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

14%14.3%No change

Residents with a fall causing major injury

6.8%13.8%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

1.9%0%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%1.8%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

12.5%2.5%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

37.7%39%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

36%32.8%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

16.9%14%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.4%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

24.9%38%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0%No change

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

94.9%100%Improving

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

91.7%

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to provide and maintain effective training for its staff, including both new and existing employees. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 940 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D

The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $13,627 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,627 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jul 8, 2024

    $13,627

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
57.3 residents on an average day (96% of 60 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 34 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.