Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge

Health Inspections

Health Inspections
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Health Deficiencies
This Nursing Home: 3
CT State Average: 7
U.S. Average: 6
CT Deficiencies Range: 1–25
Complaints & Incidents: 1
Updated April 18, 2013.

Our health inspections rating describes how well this home met health and safety standards for food preparation and other nursing-home activities in the latest three state inspections. Such inspections are conducted about every 15 months.

November 23, 2011 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Low
Few
12/31/2011
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.
Low
Few
12/31/2011
Encode each residentâ’s assessment data and transmit these data to the state within 7 days of assessment.
Very Low
Many
12/31/2011

September 28, 2010 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.
Low
Few
10/31/2010
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
Low
Few
10/31/2010
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Low
Few
10/31/2010
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Low
Few
10/31/2010
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.
Low
Few
10/31/2010
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills.
Low
Few
10/31/2010
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Very Low
Many
10/31/2010
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Very Low
Many
10/31/2010

December 10, 2009 Health Inspection

Nursing Home Failed To: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
Low
Few
12/30/2009
Operate and provide services according to federal, state, and local laws and professional standards.
Very Low
Many
12/30/2009

September 28, 2010 Complaints & Incidents

Nursing Home Failed To: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills.
Low
Few
10/31/2010

Note: Because of differences in calculation, all data may not match those shown on Nursing Home Compare, a website run by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS has approved the U.S. News methodology.

Last updated April 18, 2013.


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