5 of 5 stars overall. LiveWell Dementia Specialists in Plantsville, CT has strong staffing (5 of 5 stars; 4.78 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark), no fines in the last 24 months, and solid inspection and quality ratings, though recent inspection citations included infection control, medical records/privacy, and flu/pneumonia vaccination policies.
Last inspection: April 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7839.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.96
Licensed practical nurses
0.52
Nurse aides
3.31
Weekend nursing
4.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 30%
Registered nurse turnover: 28%
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
34.1%37%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.4%2.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.9%5.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%1.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
—14%—
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—9.8%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—23.3%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.3%24.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.8%6.2%No change
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
39.3%60%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited March 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
75.1 residents on an average day (63% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 33 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.