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COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

29 MIDDLE HADDAM RD, COBALT, CT 06414
Score: 13 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Cobalt Lodge Health Care And Rehabilitation Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 13/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Connecticut. Families considering this Cobalt facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, Cobalt Lodge Health Care And Rehabilitation Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 51 deficiencies at Cobalt Lodge Health Care And Rehabilitation Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.02 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.79 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.64 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.32 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

51
Total Deficiencies
Sep 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 7 Minor 🟠 43 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Sep 28, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0947 Severity F
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    Sep 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services 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 5.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 8.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 13.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 3.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 37.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 32.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $57,600

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 13 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
31