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Caleb Hitchcock Health Center
10 Loeffler Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002
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.
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Bloomfield, Connecticut, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 50 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 7, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 35.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $47K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.9 hours per resident per day (1.6 RN), above the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 24.3%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Capitol Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 37 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.0 | 27.3 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.3% | 33.9% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $47,216 | $8,018 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (65 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: 25 Nov 2025, 24 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×10 E ×3 F ×2 B ×1 C ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | 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 | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 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 | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2021 | 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 Dec 2021 |
| 27 Oct 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2021 |
| 27 Oct 2021 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | C | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2021 |
| 27 Oct 2021 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | Fine | $15,106 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Fine | $32,110 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 24.3%, RNs 21.1%; 0 administrators 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 | 10.4% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.6% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.6% | 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: non-profit, corporation.
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 Capitol County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 West | Rocky Hill | 95 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 16.8 | — | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At New Britain | New Britain | 282 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 8.9 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion | Meriden | 30 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 60.0 | $8K | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Elim Park Baptist Home, Inc | Cheshire | 90 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 21.1 | $8K | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Jefferson House | Newington | 104 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 24.0 | — | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Jerome Home | New Britain | 94 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 22.3 | $8K | 25 Jul 2025 |
| John L. Levitow Health Care Center | Rocky Hill | 125 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 12.0 | — | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Livewell Connecticut | Plantsville | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
All 65 facilities in Capitol County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Caleb Hitchcock Health Center been cited for?
21 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 Caleb Hitchcock Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $47K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Caleb Hitchcock Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.9 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Caleb Hitchcock Health Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Caleb Hitchcock Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Nov 2025.
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.