Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabili

261 Summit Street · Plantsville, CT · 06479 · 8606280364

150 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Health Care Associates

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).

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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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 40
Serious harm & abuse 20% 74
Staffing 20% 69
Federal penalties 15% 80
Trend 10% 71
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.653.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.460.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.33≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year33%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $3,588

Inspection citations (43 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 27, 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.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 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 December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 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 December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 8, 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 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F December 8, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 19, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E December 8, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected December 19, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 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 19, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 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 December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G July 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 August 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024

    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 February 16, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected February 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected February 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
December 8, 2025Fine$3,588

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075420 · certified since November 22, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.