nursing home in Bloomfield, CT
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center
10 Loeffler Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002 · (860) 726-2000
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center at a glance
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center is a 60-bed non-profit nursing home in Bloomfield, Connecticut (Capitol County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Connecticut average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.9 hours of nursing care per day (1.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 25, 2025) found 10 health citations. The Connecticut average is 13.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $47,216.
Nursing staff turnover is 24.3% per year (state average 37.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- July 3, 1984
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Capitol County
- CMS Certification Number
- 075301
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.91 hrs | 3.73 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.56 hrs | 0.69 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.68 hrs | 2.22 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.64 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 24.3% | 37.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 21.1% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 10 | 13 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 128 | 80.8 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $47,216 | $23,730 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 50 | 103 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 83.8% | 88.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 8.9% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.4% | 4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 10.4% | 18% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.6% | 16.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 22.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 9.6% | 17.6% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.4% | 24.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.5% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.7% | 69.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.8% | 71.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| November 25, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| November 25, 2025 Standard | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 16, 2026 |
| November 25, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 16, 2026 |
| November 25, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| November 25, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| November 25, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| November 25, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| November 17, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2025 |
| November 17, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2025 |
| January 24, 2024 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 6, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 6, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Standard | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0603 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 6, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 6, 2024 |
| October 27, 2021 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 1, 2021 |
| October 27, 2021 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 1, 2021 |
| October 27, 2021 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected December 1, 2021 |
| October 27, 2021 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected December 1, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $47,216 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 | Fine | $15,106 |
| November 17, 2025 | Fine | $32,110 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETTS, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2013 |
| BYRNES, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2009 |
| COCHERAN, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2009 |
| HINCKS, MARCIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2013 |
| KING, SONDRA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2009 |
| KOLTENUK, DEBORAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2009 |
| O'BRIEN, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2009 |
| SHULANSKY, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2014 |
| SPIVEY, MARIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2014 |
| TRACY, DANIEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2013 |
| LEAKE, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2023 |
| DUNCASTER, INCORPORATED Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2009 |
| LEAKE, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2023 |
| ANDERSON, ELIZABETH Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2009 |
| MORTENSEN, CAROL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2009 |
| O'BRIEN, MICHAEL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2009 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Caleb Hitchcock Health Center's rating?
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Connecticut nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Caleb Hitchcock Health Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Connecticut average of 13. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Caleb Hitchcock Health Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Caleb Hitchcock Health Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Caleb Hitchcock Health Center and how do I contact it?
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center is at 10 Loeffler Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Phone: (860) 726-2000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.