Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
29 Middle Haddam Rd, Cobalt, CT 06414
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Follow this homeCobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Cobalt, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 3, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since August 23, 202259 (Connecticut average 38)
- Fines in the past three years1, $37,440 in total
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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 staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.0 to 1.8 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 8, 2025 from $57,600 to $37,440.
Health inspection on June 3, 2026
15 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and 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.
Show the 15 citations
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 June 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 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 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0756 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 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 June 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0865. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 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 June 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
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 June 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0580 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
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 June 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2025.
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 June 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0726 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
Citation F0882. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 June 30, 2026.
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 June 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2022.
Fire safety inspection on June 3, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0100. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2026.
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 June 28, 2026.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2026.
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 18, 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 June 28, 2026.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.0 to 2.0 hours per resident per day.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0628 from the health inspection on September 29, 2025.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 8, 2025 from $153,330 to $57,600.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on September 29, 2025
1 citationCMS 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.
Show the 1 citation
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 September 30, 2025.
Health inspection on September 8, 2025
6 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
15 of 191 Connecticut homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $37,440 on September 8, 2025.
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Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 September 9, 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 September 9, 2025.
Citation F0947. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0947 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0730 2 times since 2024.
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 October 1, 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 October 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on November 19, 2024.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
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 update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on November 19, 2024
24 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
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 December 31, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0883 2 times since 2022.
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 December 31, 2024.
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 31, 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 December 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2022.
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 December 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 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 December 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
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 December 31, 2024.
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 December 31, 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 December 31, 2024.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 December 31, 2024.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 December 31, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity C: potential for 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 December 31, 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
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 December 31, 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on November 19, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation E0013. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation E0020. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 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 December 31, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on June 10, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 June 28, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on December 7, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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, 2024.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2024.
Health inspection on August 23, 2022
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0676. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.
Citation F0694. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.
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 31, 2022.
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 August 31, 2022.
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 August 31, 2022.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.
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 August 31, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on August 23, 2022
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 1 citation
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 November 14, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (860) 267-9034
- Last standard health inspection
- June 3, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 55.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Z Incorporated
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Connecticut average (59 vs 38).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ZGORSKI, JOYCE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 07/01/2007
- ZGORSKI, MARC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 45% · since 07/01/2007
- ZGORSKI, TODD5% or greater direct ownership interest · 45% · since 07/01/2007
Questions
When was Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 3, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 59 health citations since August 23, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $37,440 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.