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Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc
215 Forest St, Torrington, CT 06790
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 60 beds, Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc serves Torrington in Nw Hills County, Connecticut and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1975.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 18, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 55.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $11K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 45.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nw Hills Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 40 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 55.0 | 39.8 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.8% | 35.5% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $11,190 | $11,190 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 8 Feb 2025, 4 Oct 2022.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×20 E ×8 B ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Feb 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Feb 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Feb 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2024 |
| 4 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 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 | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 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 | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 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 | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | 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 | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2022 |
| 12 Dec 2019 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2020 |
| 12 Dec 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2020 |
| 12 Dec 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2020 |
| 12 Dec 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2020 |
| 12 Dec 2019 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | B | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2020 |
| 12 Dec 2019 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | B | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2025 | Fine | $11,190 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.8%, RNs 57.1%; 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 | 19.1% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.6% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.8% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.4% | 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: Wolcott Hall Nursing 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 Nw Hills County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation | Canaan | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 15.0 | $25K | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Sharon Center For Health & Rehabilitation | Sharon | 88 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 39.8 | — | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Torrington Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Torrington | 75 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 41 | 54.7 | — | 11 May 2026 |
| Village Crest Center For Health & Rehabilitation | New Milford | 95 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 27.4 | $24K | 6 May 2025 |
| Candlewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | New Milford | 148 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 27.0 | $25K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Havencare At Valerie Manorabuse icon | Torrington | 151 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 29.8 | — | 26 May 2026 |
| Noble HorizonsSFF Candidate | Salisbury | 91 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 51 | 56.0 | $152K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Havencare At Litchfield Woodsabuse icon | Torrington | 160 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 66 | 41.3 | $8K | 5 May 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Nw Hills County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc been cited for?
33 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 Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $11K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc?
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 Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Feb 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.