Caleb Hitchcock Health Center
10 Loeffler Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center is a nursing home in Bloomfield, Connecticut. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (860) 726-2000
- Last standard health inspection
- November 25, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 50.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Duncaster, Incorporated
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Connecticut average (21 vs 38).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 25, 2025 from $23,240 to $15,106.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 17, 2025 from $49,400 to $32,110.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 25, 2025 from $103,530 to $23,240.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0656 from the health inspection on November 25, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0658 from the health inspection on November 25, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0684 from the health inspection on November 25, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0686 from the health inspection on November 25, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0688 from the health inspection on November 25, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on November 25, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0777 from the health inspection on November 25, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0880 from the health inspection on November 25, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0882 from the health inspection on November 25, 2025.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
8 citations
Health inspection on November 25, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
45 of 191 Connecticut homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2021.
Fine
November 25, 2025 (11 months ago)
CMS fine of $15,106 on November 25, 2025.
2 citations
Health inspection on November 17, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
45 of 191 Connecticut homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2025.
Fine
November 17, 2025 (11 months ago)
CMS fine of $32,110 on November 17, 2025.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
7 citations
Health inspection on January 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
Citation F0603. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2024.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2024.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on October 27, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2021.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2021.
Citation F0730. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2021.
Citation F0640. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2021.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DUNCASTER, INCORPORATEDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2009
- LEAKE, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/03/2023
Questions
When was Caleb Hitchcock Health Center last inspected?
CMS lists November 25, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Caleb Hitchcock Health Center have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since October 27, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Caleb Hitchcock Health Center been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $47,216 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Caleb Hitchcock Health Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Caleb Hitchcock Health Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.