Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc.
44 Canterbury Road · Brooklyn, CT · 06234 · 8607749050
72 certified beds Non profit - Church related
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.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · 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 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 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 April 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
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 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected April 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected April 28, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2019
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2019
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 October 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2019
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2019
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075243 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.