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Greenfield Care Center Of Fairfield

83 federal citations on record , and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $439,127.

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Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
83
Total citations
83
Last 3 years
9
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$439,127
Total fines
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

83 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 7, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Sep 11, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Sep 11, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Sep 11, 2025F808Ensure 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.EStandard
Sep 11, 2025F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Sep 11, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Sep 11, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Sep 11, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Sep 11, 2025F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Apr 11, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Apr 11, 2025F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.DComplaint
Mar 13, 2025F761Ensure 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.EComplaint
Mar 13, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Mar 13, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.HComplaint
Mar 13, 2025F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard
Mar 13, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F843Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.BStandard
Mar 13, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FStandard
Mar 13, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Mar 13, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.HComplaint
Mar 13, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EComplaint
Feb 5, 2025F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint
Feb 5, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
Nov 5, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Nov 5, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint
Nov 5, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.EComplaint
Aug 11, 2024F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.EComplaint
Aug 10, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Aug 8, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jun 27, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F742Provide 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.DComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.HComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.HComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.EComplaint
Mar 26, 2024F926Have policies on smoking.EStandard
Mar 26, 2024F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.FStandard
Mar 26, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Mar 26, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EStandard
Mar 26, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Mar 26, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.HStandard
Mar 26, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Mar 26, 2024F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.EStandard
Mar 26, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Mar 26, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard
Mar 26, 2024F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
Mar 26, 2024F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.FStandard
Mar 26, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Mar 26, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Sep 28, 2023F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
Sep 28, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Sep 28, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint
Sep 28, 2023F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Sep 28, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Sep 11, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Sep 11, 2023F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DComplaint
Sep 11, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Aug 11, 2023F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint
Aug 11, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $439,127 and 2 payment-denial actions spanning 37 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Mar 13, 2025Fine$129,584
Mar 13, 2025Payment DenialApr 23, 2025 · 12 days
Mar 26, 2024Fine$99,333
Aug 11, 2023Fine$210,210
Aug 11, 2023Payment DenialNov 11, 2023 · 25 days
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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