Civita Care Center at Danbury
107 Osborne Street · Danbury, CT · 06810 · 2037928102
180 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Civita Care Centers
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,110 |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B May 7, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B May 7, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Honor 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.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 21, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075274 · certified since October 22, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.