The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
SHADY KNOLL CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION
SEYMOUR, CT · Medicare-certified · 128 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and staffing and 3 stars for quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months; recent cited issues included pressure ulcer care, monthly pharmacist drug-regimen review, and staffing data reporting.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3823 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3823.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.88
- Nurse aides
- 2.10
- Weekend nursing
- 3.10
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 23%
Registered nurse turnover: 47%
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
21.1%18.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%2.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.7%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%13%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.6%20.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.9%24.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.1%8.3%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.1%26.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
24.7%63.3%Worsening
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
—81.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.3%53.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—27.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
25.2%13%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 10, 2024
Now operated by Shady Knoll Center for Health and Rehabiliation, previously Shady Knoll Health Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · 43 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 119.5 residents on an average day (93% of 128 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 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.