Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Mystic, CT has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star health inspections and 2-star staffing and quality measures. It has a recent abuse citation, $38,860 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.35 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: May 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $38,860recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3494.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.56
Licensed practical nurses
0.83
Nurse aides
1.96
Weekend nursing
3.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 65%
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
16.3%14.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%5.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%5.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.9%8.1%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
39.7%29.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
38.9%32.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.5%14.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.6%1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
42.1%28.7%Improving
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.6%92%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.4%63.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — 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 enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,215 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,645 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $38,860 in total fines.
Federal fine
Mar 19, 2026
$21,645
Federal fine
Mar 19, 2026
$17,215
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of RYDERS HEALTH MANAGEMENT · 8 homes · 1.5 stars avg
Occupancy
90.3 residents on an average day (90% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 50 years
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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.