D

Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc

292 THORPE AVENUE, MERIDEN, CT 06450
Score: 48 / 100

Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 48/100. The facility ranks in the 45th percentile among Connecticut nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc is near the national average, with 3.86 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc, 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 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 3.86 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.64 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.65 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.33 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Jul 7, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0940 Severity E
    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
    Jul 7, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0947 Severity E
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    Jul 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jul 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Jul 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service 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 1.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 8.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 13.8% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 10.0% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 26.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $13,627

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 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)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 7, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5