Civita Care Center at Danbury

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF600Mar 1, 2023

  Based on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one three sampled residents (Resident #1) who was reviewed for an allegation of abuse, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from sexual mistreatment following an allegation of staff to resident sexual abuse which resulted in a finding of Immediate Jeopardy. The findings include: Resident #1's diagnoses included cirrhosis of the liver, anxiety, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). […]

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF610Mar 1, 2023

  Based on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who was reviewed for an allegation of abuse, a staff member (NA#2) failed to report an allegation of potential staff to resident sexual abuse and the facility failed to conduct a comprehensive investigation of potential misconduct when a speech therapist expressed concerns on 10/28/22 and as a result Resident #1 continued to be abused by a nurse aide until 1/30/23 when the police arrived to investigate concerns of abuse which resulted in Immediate Jeopardy. The findings include: Resident #1's diagnoses included cirrhosis of the liver, anxiety, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684Jun 9, 2026

  Based on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and staff interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for a change in condition, the facility failed to appropriately respond to an emergency situation in which a resident experienced a medical emergency, and failed to provide interventions when the resident was identified to be unresponsive and had a respiratory rate of three (3) breaths per minute, resulting in a finding of Immediate Jeopardy. The findings include: Resident #1 had a diagnosis of opioid dependence and diabetes. The quarterly Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] identified Resident #1 had a Brief Interview Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 indicating intact cognition and was independent with transfers and wheelchair mobility. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 21, 2025

  Based on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #1), reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure that staff provided the required assistance with a resident transfer which resulted in a fall with injuries. The findings include: Resident #1 had diagnoses that included reduced mobility, depression, and anxiety. Review of the Activity of Daily Living (ADL) administration history record dated 12/11/2024 identified that Resident #1 is non-ambulatory and requires the assistance of 2 staff members for all ADLs. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 8, 2023

  Based on tour of the Dietary Department and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen and equipment was maintained in a sanitary manner. The findings include: Tour of the Dietary Department on 6/1/23 at 10:12 AM with Dietary Cook identified the following: a. The large stationary wall fan was observed blowing on the clean side of the dish room, and was noted to have a heavy accumulation of black dust, grime, and dirt like material. b. The 2 by 2 inch tile light fixture covering above the soiled dish side of the dishwashing room was noted with a heavy accumulation of dirt and a cracked corner piece. Subsequent to surveyors tour, the light fixture covering was replaced. c. The kitchen floor in the area that stored pans was covered with crumbs, grime and debris. d. […]