Deficiency Index

Civita Care Bayview

Waterford, Connecticut · CCN 075324

34 surveys since 2010, 10 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
126
Surveys
34
Harm or worse
10
Immediate jeopardyall corrected before survey
3
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy3

Findings at the most serious level CMS records. All were recorded as past non-compliance — corrected before the survey.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file24/34

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
127
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
County
Southeastern Ct
Medicare-certified since
1989

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
4
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 41 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Connecticut.

Last survey on record

Jul 6, 2026

126 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.423.56
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.44—
Annual nurse turnover19.1%35.2%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$23,179 across 2 penalties

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ12.3%K—L—
Actual harmG12.3%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2454.5%E1125.0%F24.5%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B36.8%C24.5%
CMS’s current file: 44 of the 126 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6844×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • F5783×

    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.

  • F7613×

    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.

  • F6562×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F6582×

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Civita Care Bayview, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF760Mar 4, 2026

    Based on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to ensure the resident was free from a significant medication error when a schedule III opioid medication, which was prescribed for another resident, was inadvertently administered to Resident #1 causing the develop of an opioid-induced respiratory depression requiring hospitalization and treatment. The failure resulted in the finding of Immediate Jeopardy. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Jun 29, 2022

    Based on clinical record review, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one of three residents reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to protect a resident (Resident #2) from sexual abuse, resulting in a finding of Immediate Jeopardy. The IJ template was given to the Administrator on 6/9/22 at 3:15 PM. During an onsite visit on 6/14/22 the action plan was reviewed and the IJ was removed effective 6/10/22. The findings include: Resident #1 had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's, dementia with behavioral disturbance, Wernicke's encephalopathy, and an adjustment disorder. A State Probate Court document dated 9/27/18 identified Resident #1 had a conservator of person. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jun 29, 2022

    Based on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one of three residents reviewed for adequate supervision, the facility failed to supervise one resident (Resident #1) who had a history of inappropriate sexual behaviors and behavior of wandering, as a result, Resident #3 requested a room change to avoid Resident #1's continued intrusive behaviors, and Resident #2 was touched in a sexual manner, resulting in a finding of Immediate Jeopardy. The IJ template was provided to the Administrator on 6/9/22 at 3:15 PM. During an onsite visit on 6/14/22 the action plan was reviewed and the IJ was removed effective 6/10/22. The findings include: 1. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 13, 2026

    Based on record reviews, facility documentation, policy, and staff interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1), who required two-person assistance and a mechanical lift for safe transfers, the facility failed to follow established transfer procedures during a transfer on 12/12/25. A Nurse Aide (NA #1) relied on an outdated assignment sheet indicating single-staff assistance, did not verify current transfer requirements on the resident care card, and attempted a manual pivot transfer without obtaining a second staff or mechanical lift. The wheelchair brakes were not reliably engaged, resulting in Resident #1 falling face-first, sustaining a bloody nose and nasal laceration requiring sutures and hospital transport. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600Oct 26, 2021

    Based on clinical record reviews, review of facility documentation, and interviews for 4 sampled residents (Residents #1001, 1002, 1003 and #1004) reviewed for resident-to-resident altercations and criminal history, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from abuse when staff failed to communicate a resident's criminal history and probation status to the team resulting in an altercation with injury. The findings include: Resident #1001 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . The annual Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #1001 had a serious mental illness, was cognitively intact, used a wheelchair and had a conservator. […]

Read 28 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 28 of 126 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 25, 2026Complaint3 findings
  • Jul 6, 2026Complaint3 findings
  • May 13, 2026Complaint6 findings
  • Mar 4, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jan 13, 2026Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Dec 4, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Dec 3, 2025Standard12 findings
  • Aug 11, 2025Complaint1 finding
Show the 26 earlier surveys
  • Jul 11, 2024Complaint4 findings
  • Jan 30, 2024Standard8 findings
  • Jun 5, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 29, 2022Complaint4 findings · 2 harm
  • Mar 18, 2022Complaint2 findings
  • Oct 26, 2021Standard and complaint8 findings · 2 harm
  • Aug 30, 2021Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 29, 2021Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 4, 2021Complaint4 findings
  • Dec 18, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Sep 14, 2020Infection control4 findings
  • Jul 14, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Apr 30, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Nov 6, 2019Complaint2 findings
  • May 9, 2019Standard5 findings
  • Dec 12, 2018Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 21, 2018Standard6 findings
  • Jan 24, 2018Complaint4 findings
  • Mar 30, 2017Standard and complaint4 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 4, 2016Standard3 findings
  • Dec 19, 2014Standard4 findings
  • Nov 18, 2013—2 findings
  • Dec 18, 2012—3 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 19, 2012—3 findings
  • Oct 17, 2011—9 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 23, 2010—7 findings · 1 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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