Civita Care Sheriden Woods

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 30, 2026 from $14,015 to $9,110.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 30, 2026 from $14,015 to $9,110.

• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was CIVITA SHERIDEN WOODS.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was SHERIDEN WOODS HEALTH CARE CENTER INC.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.2 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

46 of 191 Connecticut homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 April 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2021.

• 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 April 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0657 3 times since 2025.

• 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 April 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0658 4 times since 2021.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0842 5 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0686 3 times since 2021.

• Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

• Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0756 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0809. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 April 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2021.

• 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 April 10, 2026.

• Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0578 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 November 3, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.

• 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 November 3, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 4 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 April 10, 2026.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate foot care.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

• Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0697 2 times since 2026.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

• Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

• Citation E0032. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

• Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2021.

• Citation K0344. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

• 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 March 24, 2026.

• Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

• Citation K0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

• Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

46 of 191 Connecticut homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 March 4, 2026.

• 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 4, 2026.

• Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2026.

• Citation F0730. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2026.

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CMS fine of $9,110 on January 30, 2026.

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CMS fine of $9,110 on January 30, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was SHERIDEN WOODS HEALTH CARE CENTER.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0602 from the health inspection on January 15, 2025.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0557 from the health inspection on November 22, 2024.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 April 7, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2024.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 17, 2025.

• 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 March 17, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0602 3 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from October 3, 2024, for 6 days.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2024.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 August 4, 2024.

• Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2024.

• 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 August 4, 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 August 4, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 July 22, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

• Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

• 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 May 24, 2024.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 May 24, 2024.

• 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 May 24, 2024.

• Citation F0655. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

• Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

• Citation F0849. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2024.

• Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2024.

• Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2024.

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• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 April 29, 2024.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 31, 2023 from $42,840 to $27,846.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

8 of 191 Connecticut homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2021.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2022.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 16, 2022.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 January 16, 2022.

• 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 January 16, 2022.

• Citation F0622. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2022.

• 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 January 16, 2022.

• 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 16, 2022.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2022.

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