Civita Care Center at Newington
Nursing Home · Newington, CT
CMS certification number075286
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
240 Church STNewington, CT 06111
Capitol County
- Phone
- (860) 667-2256
- ZIP code
- 06111 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day
- 152.1 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- BH Newington LLC
- Chain
- Civita Care Centers (6 facilities, avg 2.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1979
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.12 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.41 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.67 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.03 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.87 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 49.3 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 62.5 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 12, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 23.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 11
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 56 health · 23 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-04-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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 2026-03-20 |
| 2025-12-19 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-11-22 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-12 | 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 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). F0603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | 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 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | 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 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | 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 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | 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 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-12 | 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 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-08-28 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-28 | 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 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-04-07 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-30 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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 |
H Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-10-31 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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 2024-11-20 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-08-06 | 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 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-07-15 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-30 |
| 2024-07-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-30 |
| 2024-07-15 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-30 |
| 2024-04-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-04-17 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2023-12-12 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | 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 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials. F0586 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | 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 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | 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 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | 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 2024-01-23 |
| 2023-12-12 | 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 2024-01-23 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
4 penalties in the last three years, including $120,238 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Fine | $25,662 |
| 2026-02-11 | Fine | $22,315 |
| 2024-10-31 | Fine | $60,333 |
| 2023-12-12 | Fine | $11,928 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 240 Church LLC (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwarcz, Elliot (individual) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 240 Church LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Altius, Christal (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 | |
| Jpnh LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kagan, Jeffrey (individual) | 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 | |
| Altius, Christal (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 Newington?
Civita Care Center at Newington has a 1-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 Newington have?
It has 180 certified beds and cares for about 152 residents per day.
Has Civita Care Center at Newington been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $120,238 in the last three years.
Who owns Civita Care Center at Newington?
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 Newington?
(860) 667-2256. The facility is located at 240 Church ST, Newington, CT 06111.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.