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Bickford Health Care Center

14 Main Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,352

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,352
  • Average State Price: $7,083
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Bickford Health Care Center Description

    Bickford Health Care Center is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6 out of 10. You can explore reviews in depth here.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.3
    Bickford Health Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 9 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Windsor Locks
  • Ranking in State: 252 out of 369 communities in CT


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    Health

    Medications

    Medical Services

    Rehabilitation

    Occupational Therapy

    Care Management

    Long-term Care


    Services

    Short-term Stay

    Personal Laundry


    Activities

    Exercise

    Social Services


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Salon


    Room Amenities

    Cable

    Internet Access


    Dining

    Dietitian



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: None
    Quality measure rating: 1
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 1, 1991
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 48
    Total current residents: 14
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 12
    Total cost of fines: $69022


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-12-22 2022-03-01 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2021-12-22 2022-03-01 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2021-12-22 2022-03-01 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-12-22 2022-03-01 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-11-27 2020-01-06 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
    2019-11-27 2020-01-06 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2019-11-27 2019-12-16 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2019-11-27 2020-01-06 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-11-27 2020-01-07 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2019-11-27 2020-01-07 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2018-12-18 2019-02-25 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2018-12-18 2019-02-25 E Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2018-12-18 2019-02-25 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
    2018-12-18 2019-02-25 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2018-12-18 2019-02-25 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-12-28 2022-03-15 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 F Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies 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.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 F Administration Deficiencies Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 F Administration Deficiencies Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Administration Deficiencies Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 C Administration Deficiencies Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 F Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Infection Control Deficiencies Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Infection Control Deficiencies Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
    2021-12-28 2022-03-17 E Infection Control Deficiencies 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.
    2021-12-14 nan F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-12-14 nan E Infection Control Deficiencies 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.
    2022-03-16 2022-05-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-03-16 2022-05-26 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-03-16 2022-05-26 E Infection Control Deficiencies 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.
    2022-03-16 2022-05-26 E Infection Control Deficiencies Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
    2019-11-26 2019-12-30 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2019-11-26 2019-12-30 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-11-26 2019-12-30 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2019-11-26 2019-12-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-11-26 2019-12-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2019-11-26 2020-01-06 C Administration Deficiencies Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    2019-11-26 2020-01-17 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-08-03 2020-09-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-12-20 2019-01-31 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-05-19 $29,250
    2021-09-06 $650
    2021-09-06 $655
    2021-11-15 $983
    2021-11-15 $975
    2021-12-28 $20,000
    2022-01-03 $1,300
    2022-01-03 $1,310
    2022-01-10 $1,625
    2022-01-17 $1,973
    2022-01-17 $1,989
    2022-02-07 $2,302
    2022-02-14 $2,651
    2022-02-14 $2,631
    2022-03-16 $15,000
    2022-04-18 $2,982
    2022-04-18 $2,960
    2022-06-21 $11,625
    2022-06-21 $11,538
    2022-06-21 $19,666
    2022-09-14 $7,901
    2022-09-14 $12,155

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2018-02-16 16

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Windsor Locks which is 0.2 miles away and has a population of 12,498 (small town).
    • The average income is $63,351, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 31
      • Average Temperature: 53.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 136 days of rain, 30 days of snow and 197 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.64 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.83 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.5 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.1 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.48 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 146.0, Moderate Days 34.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Geissler's Supermarket
    0.6 miles away
    Big Y
    1.0 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.1 miles away
    C&S Wholesale Grocers
    1.4 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    2.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Windsor Locks
    0.9 miles away
    Windsor
    5.2 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Day Hill and Baker Hollow
    4.9 miles away
    Mass Mutual
    6.7 miles away
    Longmeadow/Booth (Flag stop - signal driver)
    7.2 miles away
    LONGMEADOW / ENFIELD
    7.2 miles away
    Longmeadow/Lawnwood (Flag stop - signal driver)
    7.3 miles away

    Banks

    People's United Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Webster Bank
    1.3 miles away
    First Suffield Bank
    2.2 miles away
    First Niagara
    2.6 miles away
    Bank of America
    2.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center - Mount Sinai Campus
    9.3 miles away
    Rockville General Hospital
    9.9 miles away
    Hebrew Senior Care
    10.0 miles away
    Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
    11.0 miles away
    Manchester Memorial Hospital
    11.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.1 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.7 miles away
    CVS
    4.2 miles away
    Rite Aid
    5.3 miles away
    Kure Rx
    10.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. Dental
    5.0 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    5.1 miles away
    Zubkov Dental
    5.5 miles away
    Rubin Family Dentistry & Associates
    8.0 miles away
    Bloomfield Dental Care
    8.9 miles away

    Parks

    Windsor Locks
    0.1 miles away
    Pesci Park
    0.5 miles away
    Warehouse Point Park
    0.5 miles away
    Noden-Reed Park
    0.9 miles away
    Veteran's Memorial Park
    1.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Church of Christ, Congregational
    12.2 miles away
    Chapel on the Green
    22.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Enfield Square
    5.2 miles away
    Buckland Hills Mall
    9.1 miles away
    Charter Oak Mall
    10.9 miles away
    Tower Square Mall
    12.3 miles away
    Westfarms
    15.5 miles away

    Culture

    Summerwind Performing Arts Center
    6.4 miles away
    Lincoln Theater
    9.8 miles away
    Alfred C. Fuller Music Center
    9.9 miles away
    Wilde Auditorium
    9.9 miles away
    Millard Auditorium
    10.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Hungry Rhino
    0.5 miles away
    Maine Seafood Market Restaurant
    0.5 miles away
    Cracker Barrel
    1.2 miles away
    Belvedere of East Windsor
    1.2 miles away
    H&M Pizza & Giant Grinders
    1.8 miles away

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