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GRIMES CENTER

1354 CHAPEL ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
Score: 91 / 100

Grimes Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in New Haven, Connecticut, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 91/100, it ranks in the top 10% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Grimes Center is near the national average, with 3.66 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 23 deficiencies at Grimes Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.66 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.78 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.90 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.49 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

23
Total Deficiencies
Dec 4, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0882 Severity E
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    Apr 8, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Apr 8, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Apr 8, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 3.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.3% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 13.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
114
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 8, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8