nursing home in Orange, CT

Orange Health Care Center

225 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477 · (203) 795-0835

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

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

Orange Health Care Center at a glance

Orange Health Care Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Orange, Connecticut (Naugatuck Vly County).

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

Residents receive about 3.9 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 (July 21, 2025) 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 20.5% per year (state average 37.4%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
60
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
March 1, 2003
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Naugatuck Vly County
CMS Certification Number
075434

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)5 / 53.2 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.7 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.90 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)3.90 hrs3.73 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.78 hrs0.69 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.47 hrs2.22 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.49 hrs3.37 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)20.5%37.4%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)22.2%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)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)2780.880.6Better

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 beds60118107
Average residents per day4910386
Occupancy82.3%88.3%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.3%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)2.3%3.5%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.4%4%4.6%Average
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)12.5%17.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.6%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)15%18%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)11.9%16.4%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)2.1%6.5%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)7.4%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%17.6%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)29.3%24.7%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)97.9%93.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%88.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility2.4%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)2.4%1.5%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)57.1%69.7%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.7%71.8%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 21, 2025
Standard
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 1, 2025
July 21, 2025
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 September 1, 2025
July 21, 2025
Standard
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 1, 2025
July 21, 2025
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 September 1, 2025
July 21, 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 September 1, 2025
May 25, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 21, 2023
May 25, 2023
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 21, 2023
May 25, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 21, 2023
May 25, 2023
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 21, 2023
May 25, 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 July 10, 2023
May 25, 2023
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 July 10, 2023
May 25, 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 July 10, 2023
May 25, 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 August 10, 2023
May 25, 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 July 10, 2023
May 25, 2023
Standard
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0810
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 10, 2023
May 25, 2023
Standard
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2023
May 25, 2023
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected July 10, 2023
April 19, 2021
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 15, 2021
April 19, 2021
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 15, 2021
April 19, 2021
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 15, 2021
April 19, 2021
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 15, 2021
April 19, 2021
Fire safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 15, 2021
April 19, 2021
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 15, 2021
April 19, 2021
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 31, 2021
April 19, 2021
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 31, 2021
April 19, 2021
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 31, 2021
April 19, 2021
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 May 31, 2021
April 19, 2021
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 May 31, 2021
April 19, 2021
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 May 31, 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
SUGERS, LINDA
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%10/28/2016
ACAMPORA, ANDREE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/11/2025
KNUTSEN, PAUL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE10/28/2016
ACAMPORA, ANDREE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/20/2017
KNUTSEN, PAUL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/28/2019

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Frequently asked questions

What is Orange Health Care Center's rating?

Orange Health Care Center 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 Orange Health Care Center 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 Orange 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 Orange Health Care Center?

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

Where is Orange Health Care Center and how do I contact it?

Orange Health Care Center is at 225 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477. Phone: (203) 795-0835.

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.