Inspection Reports for Connecticut Baptist Homes
292 Thorpe Ave, Meriden, CT 06450, CT, 06450
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on May 16, 2025, was a complaint investigation that found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record, with some deficiencies related primarily to resident care and medication security, particularly involving dignified treatment of residents with dementia and proper medication cart management. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for a substantiated case in late 2019 involving verbal abuse of a resident and medication cart security issues, which led to staff termination. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring issues in resident dignity and medication safety, but recent inspections indicate improvement and no current deficiencies.
Deficiencies (last 6 years)
Deficiencies (over 6 years)
2.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
50% better than Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 5.6 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
97% occupied
Based on a May 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 58
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted as a complaint investigation related to complaint numbers 40866 and 43902.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation for complaint numbers 40866 and 43902 was conducted and found no violations.
Findings
No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 60
Census: 58
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Morse | Administrator | Personnel contacted during the inspection |
| Terri Anderson-Murray | RN | Report submitted by |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 57
Capacity: 62
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 2, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection and included complaint investigations #34645 and #36836.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigations #34645 and #36836 were part of the inspection; no substantiation status is provided.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations were identified during the inspection. A narrative report and certification file are attached.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 62
Census: 57
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Morse | Administrator | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Elizabeth Crowley | DNS | Personnel contacted during inspection |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 56
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 5, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, including proper infection prevention and control practices to prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited as a result of this COVID-19 focused survey.
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 56
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 1, 2020
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted for the purpose of monitoring COVID-19 and infection control measures at the facility.
Findings
No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 60
Census: 56
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Morx | Administrator | Personnel contacted during the inspection |
| Liz Crosley | DNS | Personnel contacted during the inspection |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 55
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 30, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, including proper infection prevention and control practices to prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19.
Findings
The survey found no deficiencies related to infection prevention and control practices for COVID-19 at Connecticut Baptist Homes.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 58
Capacity: 30
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Dec 12, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to CT #24800, with violations identified during the inspection.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved Resident #25, who exhibited behavioral disturbances and was subject to verbal abuse by staff (NA #1). The investigation confirmed the abuse and failure to report behaviors, resulting in termination of NA #1. The complaint was substantiated.
Findings
The inspection found violations of Connecticut State regulations, including failure to ensure dignified care for a resident with dementia and improper medication cart security. Specific incidents involved staff behavior towards Resident #25 and medication administration practices.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to ensure Resident #25 was cared for in a dignified manner, including staff verbal abuse and failure to report resident behaviors.
Medication cart was left unlocked and unattended, leading to improper medication administration.
Report Facts
Inspection dates: Inspection conducted on 12/2/19, 12/3/19, 12/4/19, and 12/5/19
Plan of correction completion date: Plan of correction to be submitted by December 29, 2019
Resident admission date: Resident #25 admitted on 9/16/19
Plan of correction completion date: Completion date for staff education on dementia care and medication cart storage is 12/28/19
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Norma Schuberth | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Signed the notice letter related to the inspection and violations |
| Carol Salvietti | Administrator | Personnel contacted during the inspection |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Dec 5, 2019
Visit Reason
Unannounced visits were made to the facility on 12/2, 12/3, 12/4 and 12/5/19 by representatives of the Facility Licensing & Investigations Section for the purpose of conducting a federal certification survey and an investigation.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing dignified care to a resident with dementia, as evidenced by a nurse aide's inappropriate comment and behavior. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure medication carts were locked and under direct observation when unattended.
Deficiencies (2)
Facility failed to ensure care was provided in a dignified manner to Resident #25 with dementia, including inappropriate verbal comment by a nurse aide threatening the resident.
Facility failed to ensure medication carts remained locked and under direct observation of authorized staff when unattended.
Report Facts
Dates of unannounced visits: 4
Completion date for plan of correction: Dec 28, 2019
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| NA #1 | Nurse Aide | Named in undignified care finding for making threatening comment to Resident #25 and subsequently terminated. |
| NA #2 | Nurse Aide | Reported incident involving NA #1 and assisted with Resident #25. |
| RN #1 | Registered Nurse | Observed leaving medication cart unlocked during medication administration. |
| DNS | Director of Nursing Service | Interviewed regarding undignified care incident and medication cart policy enforcement. |
| LPN #1 | Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse) | Reported to by NA #2 about the incident involving NA #1. |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Dec 5, 2019
Visit Reason
Unannounced visits were made to Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc. on December 5, 2019, by representatives of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting an investigation and a certification inspection.
Findings
Two violations were identified: 1) Failure to ensure care was provided in a dignified manner to Resident #25, including inappropriate staff behavior; 2) Failure to ensure the medication cart remained locked and under direct observation of authorized staff.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to ensure Resident #25 was cared for in a dignified manner, including a staff member stating 'I'm going to punch him/her in the face' referring to the resident.
Failure to ensure the medication cart remained locked and under direct observation of authorized staff, with an observation of an unlocked medication cart out of view of nursing staff.
Report Facts
Resident involved: 1
Resident involved: 1
Completion date: Dec 28, 2019
Audits per week: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Norma Schuberth | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Signed letter regarding plan of correction submission |
| NA #1 | Named in dignity violation involving Resident #25 | |
| NA #2 | Named in dignity violation involving Resident #25 | |
| RN #1 | Named in medication cart violation | |
| DNS | Director of Nursing Services | Interviewed regarding violations and staff education |
| LPN #1 | Charge nurse involved in dignity violation incident |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Nov 16, 2018
Visit Reason
Unannounced visits were made to the facility on 11/13/18 through 11/16/18 by representatives of the Facility Licensing & Investigations Section for the purpose of a certification survey and a licensure survey.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in notifying the state mental health authority of a significant change in a resident's mental status requiring psychiatric treatment, and in food safety practices including improper storage, labeling, and dating of food items in the dietary department.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to notify the approved state designated agency of a significant change in Resident #38's mental status requiring in-patient psychiatric treatment.
Failure to appropriately store and/or date open food items in the dietary department, including expired and improperly labeled food.
Report Facts
Dates of unannounced visits: 11/13/18, 11/14/18, 11/15/18, 11/16/18
Completion date for plan of correction: 12/6/18
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 29
Capacity: 30
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Nov 13, 2018
Visit Reason
Unannounced visits were made to Connecticut Baptist Homes for the purpose of conducting a licensure renewal inspection and a certification survey.
Findings
Violations of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and/or General Statutes were identified during the inspection, including failure to notify the state designated agency of significant changes in a resident's mental status and improper storage and dating of food items in the dietary department.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to notify the approved state designated agency of a significant change in Resident #38's mental status requiring in-patient psychiatric treatment.
Dietary department failed to appropriately store and/or date open food items including gluten free bread, frozen blueberries, meatballs, sausage, ravioli, and dented cans of tomatoes.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 30
Census: 29
Inspection Dates: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Anne Salvietti | Administrator | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Elizabeth Crowley | Director of Nursing Services (DNS) | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Judith Birtwistle | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Author of violation letter and report |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Nov 13, 2018
Visit Reason
The document is a Plan of Correction submitted in response to a licensure renewal inspection and certification survey conducted at Connecticut Baptist Homes on November 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2018.
Findings
The Plan of Correction addresses violations identified during the survey, including failure to notify the approved state designated agency of significant changes in a resident's mental status and improper storage and dating of food items in the Dietary Department.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to notify the approved state designated agency of a significant change in Resident #38's mental status requiring in-patient psychiatric treatment.
Failure to appropriately store and/or date open food items in the Dietary Department, including multiple instances of undated or expired food items.
Report Facts
Survey dates: 4
Plan of Correction submission deadline: 10
Plan of Correction completion date: 6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Judith Birtwistle | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Named as the recipient of the Plan of Correction and author of the inspection report |
| Carol Ann Salvietti | Administrator | Signed the Plan of Correction letter |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Census: 29
Capacity: 30
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Nov 28, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced licensing inspection conducted by the Department of Public Health for the purpose of investigation, licensure, and certification of Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc. The visits occurred on November 28, 29, 30 and December 1 and 4, 2017.
Findings
Violations of Connecticut State Agencies regulations were identified during the inspection. The facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience, failed to identify frequency of out of bed regimen per family request, failed to develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans, failed to ensure sufficient activities for cognitively impaired residents, and failed to ensure resident choice for activities. A plan of correction was submitted to address these issues.
Deficiencies (5)
Failed to provide a dignified dining experience for Resident #16, including improper feeding techniques and lack of alertness during meals.
Failed to identify the frequency of an out of bed regimen for Resident #16 as requested by family.
Failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for Resident #34, including refusal to ambulate.
Failed to ensure sufficient activities for cognitively impaired Resident #16.
Failed to ensure Resident #1's choice for activities was met.
Report Facts
Licensed bed capacity: 30
Census: 29
Inspection dates: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Morse | Administrator | Named in plan of correction and correspondence |
| Kim Hriceniak | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Signed report and correspondence |
Report
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Dec 5, 2019
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