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 July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
FAIRVIEW (Groton, CT) has an overall 5 of 5 stars, with 5-star staffing and quality ratings and 4 stars for health inspections. Reported nurse staffing is 4.23 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2346 hrs/resident/day
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 4.2346.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.75
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92
- Nurse aides
- 2.56
- Weekend nursing
- 3.71
Hours per resident per day.
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 home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — 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 46 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.