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Meriden Center
845 Paddock Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450
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Meriden Center Description
Meriden Center is a skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Our staff is dedicated to serving the medical and rehabilitation needs of individuals recovering from illness or injury.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews for the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some expressing dissatisfaction while others praise the care and environment. One review highlights a negative experience, noting unclean conditions and inadequate care during a two-week stay. Another points out issues specifically with the admissions department, citing a focus on money over patient care.
Conversely, several reviews commend the facility for its fantastic building, staff, and the compassionate attitude of the staff. The nursing staff, in particular, receives high praise for being superb and attentive to special needs. Positive experiences extend to both residents and employees, with mentions of a well-kept facility and a friendly, caring environment.
However, there are serious concerns raised in some reviews, including allegations of neglect leading to health complications and even death. One review accuses the facility of discrimination based on gender identity, leading to termination. Complaints about cleanliness, food quality, and responsiveness of the staff to residents' needs are also noted.
On a positive note, many reviews highlight the kindness and professionalism of the nurses, CNAs, and other staff members. The care provided is described as phenomenal, with staff going above and beyond to ensure a positive experience. The facility is also praised for its cleanliness and the friendly, caring nature of its staff.
Overall, while there are significant concerns raised by some, others have had positive experiences, citing excellent care, a pleasant environment, and a professional, compassionate staff.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 1, 1972
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 130
Total current residents: 105
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: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 3
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $8658
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-11-10 | 2022-02-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2019-08-26 | 2019-11-13 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
| 2019-08-26 | 2019-11-13 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-08-26 | 2019-11-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2019-08-26 | 2019-11-13 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2018-06-12 | 2018-08-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2018-06-12 | 2018-08-13 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | E | 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. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | D | 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. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | D | 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. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | 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. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-10-25 | 2021-12-01 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-10-25 | 2021-12-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2021-10-25 | 2021-12-01 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | 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. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | 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. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | 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. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | 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. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | D | 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. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-07 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-22 | 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. |
| 2018-06-18 | 2018-07-23 | E | 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. |
| 2018-06-18 | 2018-07-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2018-06-18 | 2018-07-23 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| 2018-06-18 | 2018-08-26 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-06-18 | 2018-08-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-06-18 | $6,500 |
| 2021-10-25 | $27,290 |
| 2021-10-25 | $13,320 |
| 2021-10-25 | $8,658 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Meriden which is 2.7 miles away and has a population of 59,988 (large town).
- The average income is $55,121, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 31
- Average Temperature: 54.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 154 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 182 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.36 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.91 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.52 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.24 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.29 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 134.0, Moderate Days 47.0, 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
Big Y
1.4 miles awayAldi
1.5 miles awayBJ's Wholesale Club
1.6 miles awayStop & Shop
2.0 miles awaySuper Stop & Shop
2.1 miles awayTransportation
Meriden
2.6 miles awayWallingford
3.8 miles awayBerlin
9.0 miles awayBus Stations
Whitney / Mount Carmel
8.8 miles awayWoodford Ave and Mereline Ave
11.8 miles awayWoodford Ave and Dallas Ave
11.9 miles awayWoodford Ave and Kent St
12.1 miles awayWoodford Ave and East St
12.2 miles awayBanks
Connex Credit Union
1.5 miles awayLiberty Bank
1.6 miles awayWells Fargo
1.6 miles awayIon Bank
1.6 miles awayTD Bank
1.6 miles awayHospitals
Mid State Medical Center
3.0 miles awayUndercliff State Hospital
3.8 miles awayMasonicare Health Center
4.0 miles awayGaylord Specialty Healthcare
4.6 miles awayMiddlesex Hospital
7.5 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.5 miles awayWalgreens
1.6 miles awayHancock's Pharmacy
1.6 miles awayDurham Healthmart Pharmacy
5.3 miles awayRite Aid
6.4 miles awayDentists
Bright Dental
1.5 miles awayNew England Dental
1.5 miles awayAspen Dental
1.6 miles awayZaidi Orthodontix
1.6 miles awayDr. William J. Lema Family Dentistry
2.9 miles awayParks
Benjamin J Nessing Memorial Park
0.3 miles awayBirch Wood Park
0.3 miles awayMeriden
1.2 miles awayGiuffrida Memorial Outdoor Center YMCA
1.4 miles awayCeppa Field
1.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Westfield Meriden
3.4 miles awayKings Acres
9.5 miles awayBrass Mill Center
13.0 miles awayWestfarms
14.9 miles awayCharter Oak Mall
20.2 miles awayCulture
Oakdale Theater
5.2 miles awayAmphitheater
5.3 miles away'92 Theater
7.2 miles awayCrowell Concert Hall
7.2 miles awayZilka Gallery
7.3 miles awayRestaurants
Asian Buffet
1.4 miles awayGreen Olive Diner
1.5 miles awayTing Ho
1.5 miles awaySaki Mura
1.6 miles awayOlympos Diner
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