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Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
320 Colony Street
Meriden, CT 06451

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
320 Colony Street
Meriden, CT 06451
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The Essentials
Across 5 inspections from May 2023 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 23 findings at Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion; 16 have a recorded correction and 7 await one; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
7 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
5 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $8,278 imposed January 5, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 10, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
8 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F656 in May 2023 and March 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F842 in May 2023 and February 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
F684 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F802 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F812 was cited in March 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F881 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers the home’s program for monitoring antibiotic use. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F883 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F908 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Keep all essential equipment working safely. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F925 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 25, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F802 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F802: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The August 25, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F. The August 25, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How do you track antibiotic use and decide when one is needed?
Antibiotic Use: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 25, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F883 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F883: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 25, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F908 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Keep all essential equipment working safely: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The August 25, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F925 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F925: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The August 25, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
An $8,278 civil money penalty was imposed January 5, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Connecticut state survey agency.
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection May 11, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Mar 10, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Jan 5, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Feb 3, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Aug 25, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 075439
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowMay 11, 2023 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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