nursing home in Canton, CT
Cherry Brook Health Care Center
102 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT 06019 · (860) 693-7777
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Cherry Brook Health Care Center at a glance
Cherry Brook Health Care Center is a 100-bed non-profit nursing home in Canton, 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 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 23, 2024) found 21 health citations. The Connecticut average is 13.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $11,175.
Nursing staff turnover is 55.4% per year (state average 37.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 100
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 27, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Capitol County
- CMS Certification Number
- 075396
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) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.59 hrs | 3.73 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.45 hrs | 0.69 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.12 hrs | 2.22 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.22 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 55.4% | 37.4% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 21 | 13 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 7 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 86 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $11,175 | $23,730 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 100 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 96 | 103 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.2% | 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) | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.4% | 4% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 20.3% | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.7% | 18% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.6% | 16.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.5% | 6.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.5% | 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) | 13.9% | 17.6% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27% | 24.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.9% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 73.1% | 88.6% | 93.6% | Worse |
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) | 46.3% | 69.7% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 42.9% | 71.8% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 30 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 Complaint | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0573 | B No harm, pattern | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| July 14, 2026 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 | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| January 28, 2026 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 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 | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 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 | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 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 March 13, 2026 |
| August 18, 2025 Complaint | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2025 |
| August 18, 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 October 18, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 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 December 27, 2024 |
| December 23, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 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 February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 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 February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 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 February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 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 February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| December 6, 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 January 16, 2025 |
| September 13, 2022 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 14, 2022 |
| September 13, 2022 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2022 |
| September 13, 2022 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 October 25, 2022 |
| September 13, 2022 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 October 25, 2022 |
| September 13, 2022 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 October 25, 2022 |
| September 13, 2022 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 October 25, 2022 |
| November 18, 2019 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 December 18, 2019 |
| November 18, 2019 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 18, 2019 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $11,175 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | Fine | $11,175 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPUTARO, BETHANY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
| MILLER, GARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2025 |
| BOJANOWSKI, KRISTIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| COHEN, JASON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/19/2023 |
| GIRARD, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| GROSS, GARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| HINCKS, DANIEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| JENNINGS, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| LONGLEY, LAUREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
| MCDOUGAL, MARISSA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2021 |
| MYERS, CARMEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2021 |
| NEVERS, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| SCHAEFER-REID, ANNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/08/2022 |
| WALKER, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/10/2023 |
| FITZGERALD, CAROL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/27/2015 |
| CAMPUTARO, BETHANY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
| MILLER, GARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/1997 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cherry Brook Health Care Center's rating?
Cherry Brook Health Care 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 Cherry Brook Health Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 21 citations, compared with a Connecticut average of 13. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Cherry Brook Health Care 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 Cherry Brook Health Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Cherry Brook Health Care Center and how do I contact it?
Cherry Brook Health Care Center is at 102 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT 06019. Phone: (860) 693-7777.
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.