The Vardell Report.Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center

Across 9 inspections from May 2021 to March 2026, state surveyors documented 54 findings at Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center; 54 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

9

2021–2026, complaint and standard

Findings

54

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

54

Of 54 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

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.

1. Mar 32026

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 14, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Oct 202025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Apr 222025

   Standard health inspection

   15 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F758Implement 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F584Honor 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.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 20, 2025
   • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 20, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Feb 242025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 31, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Feb 102025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 21, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. Jan 92025

   Complaint investigation

   3 findings

   • F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

7. Nov 202024

   Complaint investigation

   4 findings

   • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2024
   • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2024
   • F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2024
   • F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Dec 30, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

8. Apr 282023

   Standard health inspection

   18 findings

   • F585Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 9, 2023
   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 9, 2023

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

9. May 272021

   Standard health inspection

   10 findings

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2021
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2021
   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2021
   • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2021
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2021
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2021
   • F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 3, 2021
   • F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 3, 2021
   • F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 3, 2021
   • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 3, 2021

   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.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Professional Standards, Cited in Four Inspections

   Inspectors cited F658 in April 2023, November 2024, February 2025 and April 2025. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. 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.

   212324252525252526F658 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F609 in April 2023, April 2025 and October 2025. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. 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.

   212324252525252526F609 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F684 in May 2021, April 2023 and April 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. 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.

   212324252525252526F684 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in May 2021, April 2023 and April 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. 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.

   212324252525252526F880 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F550 in May 2021 and February 2025. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. 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.

   212324252525252526F550 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Citation F565, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F565 in May 2021 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. 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.

   212324252525252526F565 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F580 in January 2025 and April 2025. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. 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.

   212324252525252526F580 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F584 in April 2023 and April 2025. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. 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.

   212324252525252526F584 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F600 in May 2021 and January 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. 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.

   212324252525252526F600 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Citation F602, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F602 in April 2023 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. 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.

    212324252525252526F602 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F610 in April 2023 and April 2025. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. 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.

    212324252525252526F610 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Notice Before Transfer or Discharge, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F623 in May 2021 and April 2023. This citation covers notice to the resident, their representative and the ombudsman before a transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. None rose above level B (potential for minimal harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212324252525252526F623 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F686 in April 2023 and April 2025. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). 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.

    212324252525252526F686 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
14. 14

    Citation F730, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F730 in April 2023 and April 2025. The agency describes it this way: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. None rose above level B (potential for minimal harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212324252525252526F730 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
15. 15

    Citation F756, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F756 in April 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. 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.

    212324252525252526F756 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?

   Professional Standards: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level D.

2. 02

   How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

   Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

3. 03

   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 three inspections, most seriously at level D.

4. 04

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

5. 05

   How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?

   Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

6. 06

   What changed after F565 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F565: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

7. 07

   How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?

   Telling Families About Changes: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

8. 08

   What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?

   A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

9. 09

   What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?

   Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

10. 10

    What changed after F602 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F602: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

11. 11

    When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?

    Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

12. 12

    When do you transfer or discharge a resident, and how much notice do families get?

    Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level B.

13. 13

    How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

    Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

14. 14

    What changed after F730 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F730: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level B.

15. 15

    What changed after F756 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F756: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

16. 16

    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.

17. 17

    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 May 27, 2021; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Connecticut state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection May 27, 2021 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 28, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Nov 20, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Jan 9, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 10, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 24, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 22, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Oct 20, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 3, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 075373

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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