The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Cassena Care at Stamford
Registered name: STAMFORD CARE CENTER
STAMFORD, CT · Medicare-certified · 156 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Cassena Care at Stamford has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures. It reports 3.70 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $132,109 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7022 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $132,109recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7022.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.67
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.61
- Nurse aides
- 2.43
- Weekend nursing
- 3.41
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
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
13.1%18.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%2.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.3%8.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.5%0.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9.5%5.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.9%6.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.6%1.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.6%11.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26%21.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
76.1%75.4%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
—99.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.2%96.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.4%69%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited February 2026 — 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 residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $123,690 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,419 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $132,109 in total fines.
- $123,690
Federal fine
Feb 10, 2026
- $8,419
Federal fine
Jun 2, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · May 30, 2025
Now operated by Stamford Care Center, previously Cassena Care at Stamford.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of HIGHBRIDGE HEALTHCARE · 6 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 147.4 residents on an average day (94% of 156 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 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.