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Fairview

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235 Lestertown Rd, Groton, CT 06340120 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Fairview means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.84hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.62hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
34%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
17%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CT
19.7%
Southeastern ct
10.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Better than Avg
Here
5.6%
US
15.4%
CT
17.8%
Southeastern ct
19.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
CT
93.5%
Southeastern ct
93.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.7%
US
19.4%
CT
24.9%
Southeastern ct
24.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.2%
Better than Avg
Here
94.2%
US
93.4%
CT
88.0%
Southeastern ct
88.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.1%
US
14.4%
CT
18.2%
Southeastern ct
21.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
80.7%
US
81.8%
CT
71.0%
Southeastern ct
62.5%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility74.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
74.2%
US
79.7%
CT
69.7%
Southeastern ct
73.9%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
CT
1.5%
Southeastern ct
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
Near state avg (12.8)
3 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaints that led to findings of safety hazards and delayed abuse reporting, raising serious concerns about resident protection. The facility has recurring issues with basic care quality, medication management, and fire safety systems across multiple surveys. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of complaints and repeated safety problems in 2024-2025 suggests ongoing challenges with fundamental care standards that families should carefully consider.

May 5, 2025Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jul 17, 2024Routine
19
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0200Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0291Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0541Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0927Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

0921Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Jul 17, 2024Complaint
1
0609Minimal · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Mar 31, 2022Routine
1
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Sep 19, 2019Routine
3
0690Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0584Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fairview

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Barucci, VincentOfficer / DirectorBuckley, MillisOfficer / DirectorDoyle, NelsonOfficer / DirectorGiuffre, StevenOfficer / DirectorKalin, EdithOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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