Torrington Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC

80 Fern Dr · Torrington, CT · 06790 · 8602947300

75 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Essential Healthcare

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 74 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

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 49
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 90
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 20
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

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

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.393.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.100.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.79≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year19%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (40 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 March 22, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 March 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 March 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 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 October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    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 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F August 28, 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 October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

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

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    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 October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C August 28, 2024

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • No harm found · B August 28, 2024

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · B August 28, 2024

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 11, 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 April 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022

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

    Corrected June 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022

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

    Corrected June 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • No harm found · B March 24, 2022

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Corrected June 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · C March 24, 2022

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected June 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075105 · certified since September 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.