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NOBLE HORIZONS

17 COBBLE RD, SALISBURY, CT 06068
Score: 30 / 100

Noble Horizons has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 30/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Connecticut. Families considering this Salisbury facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Noble Horizons is near the national average, with 3.73 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 35 deficiencies at Noble Horizons. 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 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.73 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.25 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.64 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

35
Total Deficiencies
Jul 8, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 31 Moderate
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.
    Jul 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Apr 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity F
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Mar 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services 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.
    Mar 20, 2024 · 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 7.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 7.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 10.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 24.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $35,757

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 30 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: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
91
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22