Civita Care Center at Newington
240 Church St · Newington, CT · 06111 · 8606672256
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Civita Care Centers
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $60,333 in fines in the last 24 months.
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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.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$60,333 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $72,261 |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2025
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025
Educate 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.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2024 | Fine | $60,333 |
| December 12, 2023 | Fine | $11,928 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075286 · certified since February 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.