The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
FAIRVIEW
GROTON, CT · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Fairview (Groton, CT) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspection and quality measures scores but a very low staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars. There were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, food handling standards, and monthly pharmacist drug regimen review.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Staffing detail
Total staff turnover: 34%
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
5.4%9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.5%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%2.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.4%16.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.3%14.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.1%17.6%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.7%17.6%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
91%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—74.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.9%92.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited September 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 90.7 residents on an average day (76% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.