Fairview
Groton, Connecticut · CCN 075288
16 surveys since 2012, 5 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
- 46
- Surveys
- 16
- Harm or worse
- 5
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 120
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Southeastern Ct
- Medicare-certified since
- 1979
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 53 facilities of 100–127 beds in Connecticut.
Last survey on record
Apr 13, 2026
210 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Annual nurse turnover | 33.7% | 31.8% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G15.3% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1263.2% | E210.5% | F15.3% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B210.5% | C15.3% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F6862×
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F5841×
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F6091×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Fairview, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF689May 5, 2025
Based on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of five (5) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to ensure a safe transfer for Resident #1 resulting in a fall with a closed head injury.The findings include: 1. Resident #1's diagnoses included paraplegia (paralysis/inability to voluntarily move the lower half of the body and the ability to walk), chronic pain, weakness and anxiety disorder. The annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #1 had intact cognition (Brief Mental Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13) and required partial assistance for bed mobility and was dependent on staff for transfers. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 17, 2024
Based on the tour of the Dietary Department, staff interviews, and facility documentation, the facility failed to ensure open food items were dated, failed to ensure food was served under sanitary conditions, and failed to ensure correct dishwasher temperatures. The findings included: Tour of the Dietary Department on [DATE] at 10:42 AM with the Assistant Dietary Manager identified the following: 1a. The windowsill, across from the walk-in freezer, was noted to have a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, and a dead insect was present. b. The window tracking on the window outside of the walk-in refrigerator was noted to have a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, and dead bugs. c. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF756Jul 17, 2024
Based on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 6 sampled residents (Resident #23 and Resident #48) who were reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to ensure timely responses to pharmacy recommendations for the use of psychotropic medications. The findings include: 1. Resident #23's diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, dementia and received hospice services. A Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #23 was severely cognitively impaired and required maximal assistance with eating and was totally dependent for toilet use, upper/lower body dressing and personal hygiene. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Apr 13, 2026
Based on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #103) reviewed for pressure injury, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive person-centered care plan with measurable objectives and timeframes to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs identified in the comprehensive assessment so that services provided maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and included any specialized services or specialized rehabilitative services. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Apr 13, 2026
Based on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for the only sampled resident (Resident #103) reviewed for pressure injuries, the facility failed to ensure accurate assessments were completed to direct care and failed to ensure the Braden assessments were reviewed by an RN when completed by an LPN. The findings include:Resident #103 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included acute on chronic diastolic congestive heart failure, acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, pulmonary edema, muscle weakness, abnormalities of gait and mobility, difficulty in walking, cognitive communication deficit and dementia.The Braden Scale for predicting pressure ulcer risk evaluation dated… […]
Read 24 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 24 of 46 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 13, 2026Standard and complaint9 findings
- May 5, 2025Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
- Jul 17, 2024Standard and complaint10 findings
- Mar 31, 2022Standard1 finding
- Nov 18, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Jul 22, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Sep 19, 2019Standard3 findings
- Jul 19, 2018Standard and complaint2 findings · 1 harm
Show the 8 earlier surveys
- Jul 31, 2017Standard and complaint3 findings · 1 harm
- Aug 18, 2016Standard1 finding
- Jun 24, 2015Standard1 finding
- Sep 22, 2014Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
- May 5, 2014Standard4 findings
- May 22, 2013—1 finding
- Apr 12, 2013—2 findings · 1 harm
- Apr 5, 2012—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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