Meriden Health and Rehab

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Meriden Health and Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF760Mar 24, 2025

  Based on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #3) reviewed for medication errors, the facility failed to prevent a significant medication error by failing to accurately transcribe Providers order's and verify Provider's orders for a resident readmitted to the facility. This failure resulted in the finding of Immediate Jeopardy. The findings include: Resident #3 was admitted to the facility in September of 2024 with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, anxiety disorder and depression. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684May 1, 2024

  Based on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, and staff interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #1), reviewed for diabetic management, the facility failed to notify the physician of a decreased blood glucose measurement prior to administering a dose of insulin (that was based on a higher blood glucose result) resulting in Resident #1 being found unresponsive approximately 3 hours later with a blood glucose level of 28 (a normal blood glucose level is between 70 and 120). Additionally, the facility failed to ensure emergency glucagon was readily available for a resident who was unresponsive and experiencing a hypoglycemic event. These failures resulted in a finding of Immediate Jeopardy. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF692Mar 24, 2022

  Based on clinical record review, facility policy review, and interview for 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed for intake and output, (Resident #1) the facility failed to ensure the resident met their fluid goals to prevent dehydration, failed to ensure weekly weights were conducted, and failed to document the amount consumed at meals. The findings include: Resident # 1's diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] Review of the Nutrition and Hydration assessment dated [DATE] identified the resident's daily fluid need was 2200cc per day. The note further identified to offer the resident snacks and fluids between meal. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF730Mar 24, 2025

  Based on review of personnel files for five (5) of five (5) Nurse Aides (NA #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7) and interviews, the facility failed to complete annual performance appraisals. The findings include: Review of the personnel file for NA #3 identified the last performance appraisal in NA #3's personnel file was dated 11/29/23 (16 months ago). NA #3's Date of Hire (DOH) was noted to be 3/21/2017. Review of the personnel file for NA #4 identified that there was not a past performance appraisal in NA #4's personnel file. NA #4's DOH was noted to be 11/20/2018. Review of the personnel file for NA #5 identified the last performance appraisal in NA #5's personnel file was dated 11/7/23 (16 months ago). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jul 15, 2026

  Based on observation, review of facility documentation, facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure carpeting throughout resident occupied areas were maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. The findings include: Observation on units identified as CH1, CH2 and Center Memory Care had wall to wall carpeting extending throughout all hallways that was heavily stained with brown/black discoloration and emitted an unpleasant odor. All areas were accessed by residents on a daily basis as they entered and exited their rooms. Interview with the Director of Housekeeping on 7/13/26 at 8:39 AM identified she was responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the carpeting. The Director of Housekeeping indicated all carpets were shampooed and scrubbed twice weekly. […]