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CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company facility in NEW MILFORD, CT with 148 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 28 deficiency records on file.

30 PARK LANE EAST, NEW MILFORD, CT 06776

Phone: 8603550971

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
075416
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
148
Residents
140
In Hospital
No
County
Nw Hills
Last Inspection
Jun 7, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.60 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.77
CNA Hours
1.81
Total Nursing Hours
3.18 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.08
Nursing Turnover
35.4%
RN Turnover
20.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER operates 148 certified beds in NEW MILFORD, CT with approximately 140 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 28 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.18 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.60 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 35.4%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (28 most recent)

B — Pattern - No harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0836

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

B — Pattern - No harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0573

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 18, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2021 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2021 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2021 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2021 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2021 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2021 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2021 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2021 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2021 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2021 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 4, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2019 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 4, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2019 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 4, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 12.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 4.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 92.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 11.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 96.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 18.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 22.9% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER reports 3.18 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.60 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 35.4%.
How many beds does CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER has 148 certified beds with approximately 140 residents. The facility is located at 30 PARK LANE EAST, NEW MILFORD, CT 06776.
Does CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER has 28 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER received any fines or penalties?
No, CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER was on Jun 7, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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