F

CURTIS HOME ST ELIZABETH CENTER, THE

380 CROWN STREET, MERIDEN, CT 06450
Score: 31 / 100

Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 31/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Connecticut. Families considering this Meriden facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The provides above-average staffing with 4.67 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 29 deficiencies at Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.67 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.78 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.06 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.91 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

29
Total Deficiencies
Mar 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 25 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.
    Mar 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Mar 10, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Mar 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Mar 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 10, 2025 · 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 8.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $10,358

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 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
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14