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Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The
380 Crown Street, Meriden, CT 06450
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.
Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Meriden, Connecticut, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 55 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 12, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 48.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lower Ct River Vly Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 36 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 48.3 | 40.8 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 38.5% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,358 | $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: 11 Mar 2025, 1 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×20 E ×3 F ×1 B ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | 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 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | 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 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | C | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 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 | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2021 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2021 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | C | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 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 | 27.7% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 29.5% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.3% | 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. Legal business name: The Curtis Home.
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 Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Mar 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.