SUFFIELD HOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #43 out of 192 facilities in Connecticut, placing it in the top half, and #17 out of 64 in Capitol County, indicating only a few local facilities are better. However, the trend is worsening, with issues increasing from 2 in 2024 to 5 in 2025, which raises some concerns. Staffing receives an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a 35% turnover rate that is better than the state average, but there is less RN coverage than 91% of facilities, which could impact care quality. Despite having no fines, which is a positive sign, there are specific incidents of concern, such as failing to assist a resident out of bed before breakfast as requested and not following prescribed ambulation plans, which highlight areas for improvement alongside the facility's strengths.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Connecticut
- #43/192
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 35% turnover. Near Connecticut's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Connecticut facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 25 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Connecticut. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (35%)
13 points below Connecticut average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
11pts below Connecticut avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 14 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0561
(Tag F0561)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observations, review of facility policy and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #26) revi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observations, review of facility policy and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident # 26) rev...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based clinical record review, review of policy and interviews for 1 of 1 resident ( Resident #110) who required a when needed me...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical reviews, review of facility documentation, policy reviews and interviews for 2 of 5 residents re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, review of facility policy and interview for 1 of l resident (Resident # 223) at risk for dehydr...
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Jun 2024
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records, interviews, and facility policy for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for pain manage...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records, interviews, and facility policy for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for pain manage...
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Jul 2022
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for nutriti...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** FACILITY
Environment
Based on review of the clinical record, observations, and facility policy review, for one of seven units ob...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #91
PASARR
Based on review of the clinical record and interviews for one of four residents, (Resident #91) reviewed fo...
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Nov 2019
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, and interviews, for 1 sampled resident r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, interview and review of facility policy for one of three residents with incontinence (Resident ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, interview and review of facility policy for one of three residents with wounds (Resident #91) t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews, during a review of medication storage and labeling for 3 of 4 medication carts, the facility failed ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (85/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Connecticut.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Connecticut facilities.
- • 35% turnover. Below Connecticut's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns SUFFIELD HOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Connecticut, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente Staffed?
CMS rates SUFFIELD HOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 35%, compared to the Connecticut average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente?
State health inspectors documented 14 deficiencies at SUFFIELD HOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE during 2019 to 2025. These included: 13 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente?
SUFFIELD HOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by ATLAS HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 128 certified beds and approximately 122 residents (about 95% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in SUFFIELD, Connecticut.
How Does Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente Compare to Other Connecticut Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Connecticut, SUFFIELD HOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (35%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, SUFFIELD HOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Connecticut. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente Stick Around?
SUFFIELD HOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE has a staff turnover rate of 35%, which is about average for Connecticut nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente Ever Fined?
SUFFIELD HOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente on Any Federal Watch List?
SUFFIELD HOUSE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.