nursing home in Putnam, CT

Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care

10 Thurber Rd, Putnam, CT 06260 · (860) 928-7976

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

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

Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care at a glance

Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care is a 119-bed non-profit nursing home in Putnam, Connecticut (Northeastern Ct County).

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

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.7 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (December 19, 2024) found 5 health citations. The Connecticut average is 13.

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

Nursing staff turnover is 25.3% per year (state average 37.4%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
119
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
February 1, 1996
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Northeastern Ct County
CMS Certification Number
075411

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityConnecticut avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.7 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.63 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)3.63 hrs3.73 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.79 hrs0.69 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.28 hrs2.22 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.19 hrs3.37 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)25.3%37.4%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)11.1%38.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility5Connecticut 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)5139Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)433Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)3080.880.6Better

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 beds119118107
Average residents per day10610386
Occupancy89.4%88.3%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.1%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)3.1%3.5%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)1.3%4%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)20.7%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)0.2%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)24.1%18%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)16.4%16.4%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)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)18.5%17.6%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)27.3%24.7%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.9%93.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.1%88.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility2.8%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)2.8%1.5%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)93.5%69.7%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)90.8%71.8%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 2, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
January 13, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 27, 2026
January 13, 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 February 27, 2026
January 13, 2026
Complaint
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 27, 2026
December 19, 2024
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 20, 2024
December 19, 2024
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 31, 2025
December 19, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 24, 2025
December 19, 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 24, 2025
December 19, 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 January 30, 2025
December 9, 2024
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 January 20, 2025
December 9, 2024
Complaint
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 January 20, 2025
December 9, 2024
Complaint
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 January 20, 2025
December 9, 2024
Complaint
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 20, 2025
November 15, 2023
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 18, 2023
March 1, 2022
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 13, 2022
March 1, 2022
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 April 30, 2022
March 1, 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 April 30, 2022
August 8, 2019
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 September 6, 2019
August 8, 2019
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 6, 2019
August 8, 2019
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 September 6, 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 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
COTNOIR, ERNEST
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2016
GREGUIRE, BETH
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/11/2018
MATUKAS, BERNADETTE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2016
MATUSAITIS, VITA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2016
MILLER, JOHN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2016
SAVOIIS, RAMONA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2016
CEPAS, GINTARAS
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2016
FOURNIER, ROBERT
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2016
HIGGINS, EDWIN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2016
LUKOSHIUS, EUGENIA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2016
RYAN, LISA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/23/2018
RYAN, LISA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/23/2018

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Frequently asked questions

What is Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care's rating?

Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Connecticut nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Connecticut average of 13. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care 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 Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care?

It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care and how do I contact it?

Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care is at 10 Thurber Rd, Putnam, CT 06260. Phone: (860) 928-7976.

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.