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Essential Healthcare
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Essential Healthcare operates 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 789 certified beds; the largest presence is in Connecticut.
67% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 43.2 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $148K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Essential Healthcare | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 59 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 30.2% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 2 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 22 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 16 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 14 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 14 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 14 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 13 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 12 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 11 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Center For Nursing & Rehabilitationabuse icon | New Haven | CT | 226 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 72 | 31.9 | $72K | 31 Mar 2026 |
| New Haven Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLCabuse icon | New Haven | CT | 150 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 80 | 53.3 | $62K | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Southport | CT | 120 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 57 | 47.5 | $14K | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Torrington Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Torrington | CT | 75 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 41 | 54.7 | — | 11 May 2026 |
| Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Waterbury | CT | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 26.7 | — | 1 Dec 2025 |
| West Haven Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation | West Haven | CT | 98 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 59 | 60.2 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Essential Healthcare operate?
6 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 789 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Essential Healthcare facilities rated?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 1 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 2. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Essential Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists 4 fines totalling $148K and 1 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.