Facility profile · CCN 335658
Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac
24 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $132,948.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202624
Total citations
16
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$132,948
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
24 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F584 | 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. | F | Complaint |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | C | Complaint |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Standard |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | K | Standard |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Standard |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | C | Standard |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| Dec 4, 2024 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard |
| Feb 24, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Feb 24, 2023 | F638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard |
| Feb 24, 2023 | F577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard |
| Sep 25, 2020 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard |
| Sep 25, 2020 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Sep 25, 2020 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Sep 25, 2020 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Sep 25, 2020 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $132,948 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | Fine | $132,948 | — |
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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