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Fresh River Healthcare
96 Prospect Hill Rd, East Windsor, CT 06088
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.
Fresh River Healthcare, in East Windsor, Connecticut, is certified for 140 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Icare Health Network chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 14, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 17.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 23.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Capitol Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 37 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.9 | 27.3 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 23.2% | 33.9% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 11 Jun 2025, 18 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×7 B ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 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 | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2023 |
| 18 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 | 9 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2021 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 28 Jun 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 28 Jun 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2021 |
| 28 Jun 2021 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | B | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 23.2%, RNs 10.0%; 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 | 12.7% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 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 | 9.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 32.7% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Kettle Brook Care Center Llc. Chain: Icare Health Network (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global World Investors | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 04/01/1999 |
| Premier First Investors, Lllp | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 04/01/1999 |
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 Fresh River Healthcare been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Fresh River Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fresh River Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fresh River Healthcare?
It is part of the Icare Health Network chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Global World Investors and Premier First Investors, Lllp. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fresh River Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Jun 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.