MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB
MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB is a 90-bed nursing home in MERIDEN, Connecticut. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1980-09-01. It averages 78.8 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB?
CMS lists 49 health-inspection deficiencies for MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB since 2019-12-18, 30 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-27.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2026-04-09 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| 2025-09-18 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| 2025-06-26 | F0655, F0656, F0658 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| 2025-04-14 | F0580, F0684 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2025-03-24 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J |
| 2025-03-24 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F |
| 2025-03-24 | F0656, F0684, F0745 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D |
| 2025-03-06 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| 2025-02-19 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
| 2025-01-13 | F0578, F0679, F0842, F0880 | 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. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2025-01-13 | F0656, F0658 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| 2025-01-13 | F0550, F0582 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B |
| 2024-11-22 | F0600, F0609, F0940 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D |
| 2024-05-01 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J |
| 2024-05-01 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D |
| 2023-08-10 | F0609, F0610 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D |
| 2022-10-17 | F0623, F0694, F0726, F0761, F0883 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. / 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E |
| 2022-10-17 | F0550, F0565, F0582, F0584, F0684, F0686, F0695, F0700, F0744, F0842, F0880, F0908 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / 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. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D |
| 2019-12-18 | F0761 | 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. | E |
| 2019-12-18 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | B |
Why was MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB fined 2 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | Fine | $15,532 |
| 2024-05-01 | Fine | $14,433 |
How is MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB staffed?
| Measure | This facility | CT average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.93849 | 3.73452 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 75.0 | 37.4 |
| Average number of residents per day | 78.8 | 103.1 |
Who owns MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB?
MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB LLC.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | JOHNSON, JERI | since 04/01/2024 |
| CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | MARTELL, CLIFFORD | since 04/01/2024 |
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | DENT, ELYSE | since 04/01/2024 |
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