GRIMES CENTER (New Haven, CT) has an overall 5-star rating, with 4 stars for health inspections and quality measures and 5 stars for staffing. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, but its nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident day is below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection citations included food safety, infection prevention, and resident protection concerns.
Last inspection: January 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7193.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.11
Licensed practical nurses
0.87
Nurse aides
1.74
Weekend nursing
2.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 23%
Registered nurse turnover: 15%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.8%10.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.6%2.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
11.8%8.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.9%17.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
22.3%10%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.3%12.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4%0.9%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.3%11.7%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.1%2.2%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—80.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.8%95.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
92.6 residents on an average day (81% of 114 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 48 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.