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Ledgecrest Health Care Center
154 Kensington Rd, Kensington, CT 06037
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.
Ledgecrest Health Care Center, in Kensington, Connecticut, is certified for 60 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Apple Rehab chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 6, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 46.7 per 100 beds, more 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 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 36.7%.
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 | 28 | 37 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.7 | 27.3 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.7% | 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: 20 Apr 2026, 14 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×21 E ×3 F ×1 B ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 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 Jun 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 21 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 2 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | 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 | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2022 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jul 2022 |
| 8 Jun 2022 | 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 | 20 Jul 2022 |
| 8 Jun 2022 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jul 2022 |
| 8 Jun 2022 | 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 | 20 Jul 2022 |
| 8 Jun 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jul 2022 |
| 8 Jun 2022 | 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 | 20 Jul 2022 |
| 8 Jun 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | C | Standard survey | 20 Jul 2022 |
| 8 Jun 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | B | Standard survey | 20 Jul 2022 |
| 8 Jun 2022 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | B | Standard survey | 20 Jul 2022 |
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 36.7%, RNs 30.0%; 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 | 20.1% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 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 | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.2% | 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: Ledgecrest Health Care Center. Inc.. Chain: Apple Rehab (20 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 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 Ledgecrest Health Care Center been cited for?
28 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 Ledgecrest Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ledgecrest Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ledgecrest Health Care Center?
It is part of the Apple Rehab chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ledgecrest Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Apr 2026.
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.