Civita Care Center At Danbury has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 18/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Connecticut. Families considering this Danbury facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.
Recent CMS inspections identified 54 deficiencies at Civita Care Center At Danbury, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
Staffing hours data not available for this facility.
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0554 Severity DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0578 Severity DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, andMay 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0580 Severity DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0644 Severity DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0646 Severity DNotify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 | 5.5% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 4.2% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 44.1% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 3.3% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 20.1% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 10.2% | 7.5% | Worse |
| New/worsened incontinence | 14.4% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $9,110
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 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: -0 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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