ABBOTT TERRACE HEALTH CENTER Nursing Home


ABBOTT TERRACE HEALTH CENTER (CCN: 075351) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in WATERBURY, CT (06702). The facility has an overall rating of 1/5, health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 205 certified beds and maintains an average of 190. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.18920 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since October 1, 1991 and the last listed health inspection was on December 16, 2021, The facility is located in New Haven county and provides senior and nursing home care.

ABBOTT TERRACE HEALTH CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: ABBOTT TERRACE HEALTH CENTER

Address: 44 ABBOTT TERR, WATERBURY, CT 06702

Phone: (203) 755-4870

County: New Haven (040)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 205

Average Residents Per Day: 190. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: ABBOTT TERRACE HEALTH CENTER

First Approved Date: October 1, 1991

Affiliated Entity: ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS (52)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 1 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()

QM Rating: 2 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 1 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.02536, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8575, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.3063, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1638

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.18920

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.85822, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.2348

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.1138

Nurse Staff Turnover: 42.1, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 72.7, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.8420, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6606, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3077

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.24000, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.9579, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.3750

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.57684

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.20563

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2021-12-16 (Score: 116), Cycle 2: 2020-01-27 (Score: 80), Cycle 3: 2018-11-29 (Score: 56)

Total Weighted Health Score: 94.000

Reported Incidents: 7, Substantiated Complaints: 3

Infection Control Citations: 3

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 3, Total Fines in Dollars: 29055.07, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 3

Location and GPS: 44 ABBOTT TERR,WATERBURY,CT,06702 (41.5566, -73.037)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-28

Citation on 2023-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-28

Citation on 2023-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-28

Citation on 2023-03-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-08

Citation on 2023-03-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-08

Citation on 2023-03-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-08

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2023-02-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-03

Citation on 2023-02-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-03

Citation on 2023-01-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-25

Citation on 2023-01-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-02-25

Citation on 2022-09-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-29

Citation on 2022-09-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-29

Citation on 2022-09-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-29

Citation on 2022-09-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-29

Citation on 2022-08-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-22

Citation on 2022-08-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-22

Citation on 2020-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-28

Citation on 2020-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-28

Citation on 2020-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-28

Citation on 2020-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-28

Citation on 2020-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-28

Citation on 2020-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-02-28

Citation on 2021-12-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-28

Citation on 2021-03-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-26

Citation on 2021-03-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-26

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-26

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-05

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-05

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-05

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-05

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-05

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-05

Citation on 2018-11-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-01-05


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2020-01-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-04-01