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Chelsea Place Care Center LLC
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
25 Lorraine St
Hartford, CT 06105

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
25 Lorraine St
Hartford, CT 06105
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The Essentials
Across 14 inspections from March 2022 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 55 findings at Chelsea Place Care Center LLC; 46 have a recorded correction and 9 await one; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 26 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 16 | 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.
9 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
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)
6 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)
1 finding
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)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
11 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
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)
4 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)
3 findings
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 F550 in March 2024, July 2024, October 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. 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.
Inspectors cited F584 in March 2022, March 2024 and November 2024. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. 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.
Inspectors cited F600 in October 2024, June 2025 and November 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. 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.
Inspectors cited F657 in March 2022, February 2024 and November 2024. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. 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 February 2024, November 2024 and January 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. 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 F557 in July 2024 and January 2026. The agency describes it this way: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. 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 F656 in November 2024 and January 2026. 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 F812 in March 2022 and November 2024. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. 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.
F644 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers whether assessments are coordinated with the state’s pre-admission screening for mental illness and intellectual disability (PASARR), and referrals made. The most serious was level B (potential for minimal harm). 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.
F658 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. 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.
F679 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. 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.
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 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.
F759 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers whether medication errors stayed under 5 percent when inspectors watched medications being given. 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.
F761 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. 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.
F838 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: 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. The most serious was level B (potential for minimal harm). 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.
F923 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. 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 do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?
Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.
What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?
A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?
Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in three 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 three inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed after F557 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F557: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
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.
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 E.
How do you arrange services for residents with a mental illness or an intellectual disability?
Coordinating Mental Health Screening: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level B. The August 18, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 18, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F679 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 18, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
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 D. The August 18, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How are medication passes checked, and what happens when an error is found?
Medication Error Rate: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 18, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 18, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F838 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F838: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level B. The August 18, 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 18, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F923 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F923: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The August 18, 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.
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts March 11, 2022; anything earlier is not in it.
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 Mar 11, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Feb 21, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Mar 14, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Jul 22, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Oct 23, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Nov 8, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Nov 20, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Mar 17, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection May 27, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Jun 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Nov 21, 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 May 28, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut state survey agency
Inspection Aug 18, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 075299
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowMarch 11, 2022 – 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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