Civita Care Center at Cheshire

Nursing Home · Cheshire, CT

CMS overall rating 2/5 Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number075222
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

745 Highland Avenue
Cheshire, CT 06410
Capitol County
Phone
(203) 272-7285
ZIP code
06410 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
77.6 (65% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
BH Cheshire LLC
Chain
Civita Care Centers (6 facilities, avg 2.0★)
Medicare certified since
February 20, 1973
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.58 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.60 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.99 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.00 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.30 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
30.8 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
30.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 15, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
19.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
51 health · 20 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-23 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-07
2026-03-23 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-07
2025-02-06 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-20
2025-01-30 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-01
2025-01-30 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-01
2025-01-15 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2025-01-15 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2023-11-15 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-15
2022-09-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2022-10-04
2022-09-26 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-04
2022-09-26 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-07
2022-09-26 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-04
2022-09-26 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-04
2022-09-26 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-04
2022-09-26 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-04
2022-09-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-04
2022-09-26 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-04
2022-09-26 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-04
2022-09-26 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-09-27
2019-12-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F0624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28
2019-12-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-28

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Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
CT6 Opco Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Esnh LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Jpnh LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Pepper, Yehuda (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Schwarcz, Elliot (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
745 Highland LLC (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Schwarcz, Elliot (individual)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
745 Highland LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Balas, Horatiu (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
CT6 Propco Holdco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Esnh LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Everflow Healthcare LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Friedman, Samuel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Horstman, John (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jpnh LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pepper, Yehuda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schwarcz, Elliot (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sfnh LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Templer, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pepper, Yehuda (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Horstman, John (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pepper, Yehuda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Civita Care Center at Cheshire?

Civita Care Center at Cheshire has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Connecticut.

How many beds does Civita Care Center at Cheshire have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.

Has Civita Care Center at Cheshire been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Civita Care Center at Cheshire?

It is part of Civita Care Centers and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Civita Care Center at Cheshire?

(203) 272-7285. The facility is located at 745 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.