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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc

292 Thorpe Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450 · All homes in Meriden

Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc, a 60-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Meriden, CT, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Phone: 2032371206

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.86
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
12
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$14K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
075352
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
58
In Hospital
No
County
Lower Ct River Vly
Last Inspection
Jul 8, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.86 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.64 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.57
CNA Hours
2.65
Total Nursing Hours
3.86 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
43.8%
RN Turnover
23.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc

Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc operates 60 certified beds in Meriden, CT with approximately 58 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 12 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 1 time by CMS, for a combined $14K. Staffing is reported at 3.86 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.64 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 43.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. 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.

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. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

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 (12 most recent)

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jul 8, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 8, 2024 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 8, 2024 Tag: 0940

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 8, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 8, 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 16, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2022 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2022 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2022 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2022 Tag: 0607

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2019 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: Dec 28, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2019 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: Dec 28, 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 29.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 8.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 20.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.8% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 10.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 15.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 74.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $14K

Date Type Amount
Jul 8, 2024 Fine $14K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc?
Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc?
Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc reports 3.86 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.64 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 43.8%.
How many beds does Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc have?
Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc has 60 certified beds with approximately 58 residents. The facility is located at 292 Thorpe Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450.
Does Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc has 12 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc has received 1 penalties totaling $14K.
Who owns Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc?
Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc was on Jul 8, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc?
Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc 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.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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