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John L. Levitow Health Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

287 West St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067125 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing John L. Levitow Health Care Center 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
1.52hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.49hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
7%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
7%
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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
12.1%
CT
19.7%
Capitol
19.5%

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

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.7%
Better than Avg
Here
99.7%
US
93.4%
CT
88.0%
Capitol
91.6%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.4%
US
15.4%
CT
17.8%
Capitol
17.2%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.8%
Better than Avg
Here
8.8%
US
15.3%
CT
17.4%
Capitol
16.4%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.1%
Better than Avg
Here
12.1%
US
19.5%
CT
17.4%
Capitol
19.6%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
CT
93.5%
Capitol
94.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.8%
Better than Avg
Here
96.8%
US
81.8%
CT
71.0%
Capitol
77.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Near state avg (12.8)

John L. Levitow Health Care Center shows a concerning pattern with 20 deficiencies across three surveys, primarily in safety systems, care quality, and resident rights. Key recurring issues include accident prevention, electrical/generator systems, and care planning that appear across multiple inspections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the facility continues to struggle with similar problems over time, suggesting potential ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent standards.

Feb 25, 2025Routine
9
0676Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Feb 16, 2023Routine
8
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0907Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0729Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jan 31, 2020Routine
3
0790Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

0576Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0838Minimal · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

John L. Levitow Health Care Center

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Owners

State of Connecticut

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Welch, RonaldManaging Control - Governing BodyState of ConnecticutManagerMortensen, EricManagerNelson, LauraManagerWelch, RonaldManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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