nursing home in Danbury, CT

Saint John Paul II Center

33 Lincoln Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810 · (203) 797-9300

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Saint John Paul II Center at a glance

Saint John Paul II Center is a 141-bed for-profit nursing home in Danbury, Connecticut (Western Ct County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Connecticut average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 13, 2025) found 14 health citations. The Connecticut average is 13.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 44.3% per year (state average 37.4%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
141
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Highbridge Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
October 1, 1991
Resident/family council
None
County
Western Ct County
CMS Certification Number
075354

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.2 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.7 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility3.47 hrsConnecticut average3.73 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.47 hrs3.73 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.45 hrs0.69 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.07 hrs2.22 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.18 hrs3.37 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)44.3%37.4%45.8%Average
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)43.8%38.6%42.9%Average
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility14Connecticut average13U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)14139Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)433Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)9380.880.6Worse

Penalties

This facility0Connecticut average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$23,730$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds141118107
Average residents per day12710386
Occupancy90.1%88.3%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.4%Connecticut average3.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.4%3.5%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.5%4%4.6%Average
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)19.1%17.8%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.9%1.5%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)18.3%18%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)14.7%16.4%14.1%Average
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)10.1%6.5%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)45.3%22.3%12.8%Worse
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)11.7%17.6%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)31.2%24.7%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)58.1%93.5%95.5%Worse
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)71.3%88.6%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility0.9%Connecticut average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Connecticut and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.9%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)16.3%69.7%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)48.8%71.8%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 51 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 20, 2026
Fire safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0791
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 20, 2026
March 27, 2026
Complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0551
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 30, 2026
October 16, 2025
Complaint
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 October 5, 2025
October 16, 2025
Complaint
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 October 5, 2025
September 2, 2025
Complaint
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 October 13, 2025
August 21, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
August 21, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
August 21, 2025
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
May 13, 2025
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 6, 2025
May 13, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 6, 2025
May 13, 2025
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2025
May 13, 2025
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2025
May 13, 2025
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2025
May 13, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2025
May 13, 2025
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2025
May 13, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2025
May 13, 2025
Standard
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2025
May 13, 2025
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2025
May 13, 2025
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2025
May 13, 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 June 23, 2025
April 4, 2025
Complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 15, 2025
December 26, 2024
Complaint
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 February 5, 2025
December 26, 2024
Complaint
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 February 5, 2025
October 31, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 12, 2024
October 31, 2024
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 12, 2024
March 8, 2024
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 19, 2024
March 8, 2024
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 April 19, 2024
March 8, 2024
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 19, 2024
May 17, 2023
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 17, 2023
Fire safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0700
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 17, 2023
Fire safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 17, 2023
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 17, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 17, 2023
Fire safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0325
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 17, 2023
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 17, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 17, 2023
Fire safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 17, 2023
Fire safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 17, 2023
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
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0553
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
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 June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
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 June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
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 June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2023
May 17, 2023
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected June 23, 2023
January 26, 2021
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 16, 2021
January 26, 2021
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 16, 2021
January 26, 2021
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2021
January 26, 2021
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2021
January 26, 2021
Standard
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0885
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected March 4, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
EGERT, USHER
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest40%05/01/2024
MENDLOVIC, BARRY
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest20%05/01/2024
PASKES, JOEL
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest40%05/01/2024
MAHABIR, RABINDRANATH
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2024
ALEEM, ASIF
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Saint John Paul II Center's rating?

Saint John Paul II 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 Saint John Paul II Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 14 citations, compared with a Connecticut average of 13. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Saint John Paul II Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Saint John Paul II Center?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Highbridge Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Saint John Paul II Center and how do I contact it?

Saint John Paul II Center is at 33 Lincoln Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810. Phone: (203) 797-9300.

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.