Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC.

Nursing Home · Plymouth, CT

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number075349

Contact & location

81 Hillside Avenue
Plymouth, CT 06782
Naugatuck Vly County
Phone
(860) 283-8208
ZIP code
06782 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
60
Residents per day
50.2 (84% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Cook Willow Convalescent Hospital INC
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.97 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.94 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.73 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.30 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.24 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
40.8 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
37.5 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 12, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
23 health · 7 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-29 Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-26
2025-09-12 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 2025-10-22
2025-09-12 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 2025-10-22
2025-09-12 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-22
2025-09-12 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 2025-10-22
2025-09-12 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-22
2025-09-12 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 2025-10-22
2025-09-12 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-22
2025-09-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-22
2025-09-12 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-22
2024-02-06 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
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-06 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-06 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 2024-03-19
2024-02-06 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-06 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 2024-03-19
2024-02-06 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-06 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-06 Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-06 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
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-06 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2021-11-22 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 2021-12-29
2021-11-22 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 2021-12-29
2021-11-22 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2021-12-29

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

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

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Macdonald, Susan (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Le Clair, Jennesa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Macdonald, Susan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Oh, Jong Gil (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Macdonald, Susan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Le Clair, Jennesa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Macdonald, Susan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Macdonald, Walter (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Le Clair, Jennesa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Macdonald, Susan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Oh, Jong Gil (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC.?

Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC. has a 5-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 Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC. have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 50 residents per day.

Has Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC. been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC.?

(860) 283-8208. The facility is located at 81 Hillside Avenue, Plymouth, CT 06782.

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