Deficiency Index

Civita Care Sheriden Woods

Bristol, Connecticut · CCN 075350

33 surveys since 2011, 15 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
150
Surveys
33
Harm or worse
15
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file20/33

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

The facility

Certified beds
146
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
ATHENA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
County
Naugatuck Vly
Medicare-certified since
1991

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
2
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

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

Weighted by harm level, against 62 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Connecticut.

Last survey on record

Mar 13, 2026

241 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 day3.123.57
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.41—
Annual nurse turnover43.3%35.2%

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

Enforcement

Fines
$18,220 across 2 penalties
Payment denials
1
Abuse icon
Flagged by CMS on Care Compare

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 jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG46.9%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD4069.0%E1017.2%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B46.9%C—
CMS’s current file: 58 of the 150 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8425×

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

  • F6094×

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • F6584×

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

  • F6894×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F6023×

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

In the surveyor’s words

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

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Mar 13, 2026

    Based on review of the clinical record, facility documentation/policy, and staff interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision was provided to prevent an accident for a resident identified as cognitively impaired and at risk for falls. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was supervised during bedside urinal use when left out of staff line of sight behind a privacy curtain, resulting in a fall with injury. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 30, 2026

    Based on review of Resident #1's clinical records (including Minimum Data Set assessments, care plan, admission documentation, and nursing notes), facility policies, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident, who required two-person assistance for transfers as per the care card, was transferred per protocol on 1/16/2026. As a result, Resident #1 sustained an acute comminuted fracture of the left distal femoral shaft above the knee, confirmed by X-ray and hospital records. This constitutes a preventable accident, reflecting a breakdown in supervision and adherence to established protocols. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600Mar 31, 2023

    Based on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was free from mistreatment. The findings include: Resident #1's diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, major depression, anxiety disorder and difficulty in walking with unsteadiness. A quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #1 had moderately impaired cognition, required limited assistance for bed mobility and transfers, extensive assistance for dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene, was at risk for skin breakdown and was frequently incontinent of urine, and occasionally incontinent of bowel. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Dec 9, 2021

    Based on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #128) reviewed for catheter use, the facility failed to ensure the resident did not develop a pressure area related to the catheter use. The findings include: Residents #128's diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . The quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #128 had moderately impaired cognition, had an indwelling catheter, and had no pressure ulcers. The Resident Care Plan (RCP) dated 7/30/2021 identified Resident #128 was at risk for skin breakdown and had a foley catheter. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Dec 9, 2021

    Based on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of five residents (Resident #40) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure supervision was provided for a dependent resident to prevent a fall with injury. The findings include: Resident #40's diagnoses included Alzheimer's and a history of repeated falls. The annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified that Resident #40 had severe cognitive impairment, was frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder, required extensive assistance of one (1) staff for toilet use and transfers, used a walker, and had three falls since 12/17/2020 (two of the falls were with injury). […]

Read 33 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 33 of 150 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 13, 2026Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 2, 2026Standard and complaint15 findings
  • Jan 30, 2026Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 18, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 26, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Jan 15, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 22, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 17, 2024Complaint2 findings
Show the 25 earlier surveys
  • Jul 18, 2024Complaint4 findings
  • Jul 3, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 26, 2024Standard and complaint11 findings
  • Apr 4, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 31, 2023Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Dec 9, 2021Standard and complaint10 findings · 2 harm
  • Dec 7, 2020Infection control2 findings
  • Aug 21, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Jul 29, 2020Infection control2 findings
  • Jul 15, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Jul 18, 2019Standard and complaint8 findings
  • Jun 1, 2018Standard and complaint5 findings
  • Jun 22, 2017Standard2 findings
  • Jul 8, 2016Standard and complaint12 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 18, 2015Standard and complaint9 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 7, 2014Standard3 findings
  • Sep 30, 2013—11 findings · 2 harm
  • Aug 19, 2013—2 findings
  • Dec 10, 2012—4 findings · 2 harm
  • Nov 6, 2012—2 findings
  • Jul 13, 2012—1 finding · 1 harm
  • May 24, 2012—10 findings · 3 harm
  • Jan 18, 2012—1 finding
  • Oct 18, 2011—6 findings
  • Mar 22, 2011—6 findings

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

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