John L. Levitow Health Care Center
287 West St · Rocky Hill, CT · 06067 · 8606163700
125 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 7% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected March 12, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C January 31, 2020
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected March 12, 2020 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B January 31, 2020
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.
Corrected March 12, 2020 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075443 · certified since March 4, 2020. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.