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Meriden Health and Rehab
360 Broad Street, Ste 1, 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.
Meriden Health and Rehab, in Meriden, Connecticut, is certified for 90 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 49 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 32, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 54.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $30K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 75.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
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 | 49 | 36 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 54.4 | 40.8 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 75.0% | 38.5% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $29,965 | $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: 13 Jan 2025, 17 Oct 2022.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×33 E ×10 F ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Jun 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 | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Apr 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 | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Mar 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Mar 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 24 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Mar 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | B | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2024 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | 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 | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Oct 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Dec 2019 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2020 |
| 18 Dec 2019 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | B | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2025 | Fine | $15,532 | |
| 1 May 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 75.0%, RNs 85.7%; 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 | 12.3% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.2% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.1% | 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: Meriden Health And Rehab Llc.
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 Meriden Health and Rehab been cited for?
49 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Meriden Health and Rehab been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $30K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Meriden Health and Rehab compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Meriden Health and Rehab?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Meriden Health and Rehab last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Jan 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.