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FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE is a for profit - limited liability company facility in EAST WINDSOR, CT with 140 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 25 deficiency records on file.

96 PROSPECT HILL RD, EAST WINDSOR, CT 06088

Phone: 8606239846

Overall Rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
075359
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
140
Residents
127
In Hospital
No
County
Capitol
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.36 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.67
CNA Hours
1.94
Total Nursing Hours
2.98 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
27.4%
RN Turnover
20.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE

FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE operates 140 certified beds in EAST WINDSOR, CT with approximately 127 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 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 (4★), 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 25 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 2.98 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.36 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, FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE 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 27.4%, 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 (25 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2025 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 18, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 11, 2025 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: Jul 16, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 11, 2025 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, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Jun 11, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 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: Jan 16, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Aug 13, 2024 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: Sep 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 13, 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: Sep 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2024 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: Feb 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 18, 2023 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: Oct 9, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 18, 2023 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: Oct 9, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 18, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 18, 2023 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: Oct 9, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 18, 2023 Tag: 0757

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 18, 2023 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 18, 2023 Tag: 0553

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2021 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2021

B — Pattern - No harm Jun 28, 2021 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2021

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2021 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: Jun 30, 2021

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2021 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: Jun 30, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 17.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.6% 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 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 96.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 22.5% 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 96.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 34.0% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE?
FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE?
FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE reports 2.98 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.36 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 27.4%.
How many beds does FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE have?
FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE has 140 certified beds with approximately 127 residents. The facility is located at 96 PROSPECT HILL RD, EAST WINDSOR, CT 06088.
Does FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE has 25 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE received any fines or penalties?
No, FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE?
FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE was on Jun 11, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE?
FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE 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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