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97/100ORANGE HEALTH CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ORANGE, Connecticut)
225 BOSTON POST RD, ORANGE, Connecticut 06477
Phone: 2037950835
CMS Overall:5/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
50.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Naugatuck Vly
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Connecticut Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.71 | 0.71 | +0.00 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.69 | 3.90 | -0.22 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 4/5 | 3.1/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 14.0% | 37.3% | - |
Health Citation History
19 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-21 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-21 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-21 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-21 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-21 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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 – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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 – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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 – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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 – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
10 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-25 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-05-25 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-19 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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