D

CAROLTON CHRONIC & CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL INC

400 MILL PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824
Score: 54 / 100

Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 54/100. The facility ranks in the 51th percentile among Connecticut nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc is near the national average, with 4.00 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 45 deficiencies at Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.00 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.33 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.19 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.42 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.27 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

45
Total Deficiencies
Apr 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 44 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Apr 7, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Apr 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Apr 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Apr 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 8.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 9.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
229
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18