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Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
3 South Wig Hill Rd, Chester, CT 06412
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 60 beds, Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation serves Chester in Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 15, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 56.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $21K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 30.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lower Ct River Vly Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 36 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 56.7 | 40.8 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.9% | 38.5% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $20,872 | $10,358 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 191 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Connecticut average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Nov 2024, 18 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×24 E ×5 B ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | B | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Jan 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | Fine | $12,854 | |
| 26 Feb 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.9%, RNs 7.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.8% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.3% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.9% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Aaron Manor Inc. Chain: Ryders Health Management (7 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lower Ct River Vly County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center | Moodus | 76 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 17.1 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Essex Meadows Health Center | Essex | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 37.8 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Portland Care & Rehab Centre, Inc | Portland | 65 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 16.9 | $10K | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Complete Care At Meriden | Meriden | 115 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 35.7 | $9K | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Apple Rehab Middletown | Middletown | 70 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 57 | 81.4 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Apple Rehab Saybrook | Old Saybrook | 120 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 40.8 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Gladeview Health Care Center | Old Saybrook | 132 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 30.3 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Silver Springs Care Centerabuse icon | Meriden | 158 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 22.8 | $24K | 30 Apr 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Lower Ct River Vly County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $21K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Ryders Health Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Nov 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.