The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SILVER SPRINGS CARE CENTER
MERIDEN, CT · Medicare-certified · 159 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Silver Springs Care Center in Meriden, CT has an overall 3-star rating, with weak health inspection and staffing scores (2 stars each) but a 5-star quality rating. It has reported staffing below the federal benchmark (3.11 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), $24,150 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1066 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $24,150recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1066.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.28
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86
- Nurse aides
- 1.97
- Weekend nursing
- 2.71
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
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
25%11.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%2.2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.1%4.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.4%4.7%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.8%13.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.5%22.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.4%26%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.9%18.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
15.3%3.2%Improving
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
—99.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.3%97.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—71.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.9%90.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2019 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 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 December 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 monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — 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 1 health deficiency.
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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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $24,150 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $24,150 in total fines.
- $24,150
Federal fine
Oct 31, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ICARE HEALTH NETWORK · 12 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 148.2 residents on an average day (93% of 159 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 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.