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AVALON HEALTH CARE CENTER AT STONERIDGE

186 JERRY BROWNE ROAD, MYSTIC, CT 06355
Score: 95 / 100

Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Mystic, Connecticut, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 95/100, it ranks in the top 3% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge provides above-average staffing with 5.25 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 7 deficiencies at Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge. 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 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.25 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 2.19 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.40 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.67 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.48 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.54 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

7
Total Deficiencies
Mar 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 7 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Mar 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Mar 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 26, 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.
    Sep 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 26, 2024 · 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 2.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 33.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,018

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 95 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 26, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5