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Masonicare Health Center
22 Masonic Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492
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 260 beds, Masonicare Health Center serves Wallingford in Naugatuck Vly County, Connecticut and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 9, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 0.4 hours per resident per day (0.0 RN), below the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 69.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Naugatuck Vly Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 31 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.8 | 31.7 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 0.4 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69.6% | 39.6% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,085 | $0 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 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: 9 Dec 2024, 18 Mar 2022.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×19 E ×5 F ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Jul 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 | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Jul 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2023 | 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 | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | B | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Mar 2022 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2022 |
| 18 Mar 2022 | 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 | 26 May 2022 |
| 18 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2022 |
| 18 Mar 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2022 |
| 18 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2022 |
| 18 Mar 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard survey | 26 May 2022 |
| 29 Jan 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2019 |
| 29 Jan 2019 | 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 | 11 Feb 2019 |
| 29 Jan 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2019 |
| 29 Jan 2019 | 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 | 11 Feb 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2024 | Fine | $13,085 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 69.6%, RNs 69.4%; — 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 | 19.4% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.4% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.8% | 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.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonicare Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1995 |
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 Naugatuck Vly County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Middlebury | Middlebury | 58 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 24.1 | $13K | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | Plymouth | 60 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 38.3 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Orange Health Care Center | Orange | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 31.7 | — | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Wallingford | 130 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 12.3 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
| River Glen Health Care Center | Southbury | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 22.5 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Waterbury | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 26.7 | — | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Apple Rehab Watertown | Watertown | 110 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 32.7 | $25K | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill | Waterbury | 90 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 26.7 | — | 6 Dec 2024 |
All 20 facilities in Naugatuck Vly County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Masonicare Health Center been cited for?
28 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 Masonicare Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Masonicare Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 0.4 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Masonicare Health Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Masonicare Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Masonicare Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Dec 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Dec 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.