Candlewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 3.0

Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 3.2

Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 3.6

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing: 3.14 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.62 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.77 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 1.75 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 2.77 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 39.7 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 28.6 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: March 31, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 13.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 1
Citations on record (3 years): 40 health · 7 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-04-27	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 2026-05-21
2026-03-31	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	J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	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 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	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 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	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 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	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 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	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 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-04-21
2026-03-31	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-04-21
2026-03-30	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 2026-06-15
2024-06-07	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 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	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 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	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 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	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 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	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 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	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 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	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 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	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 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. F0573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-06-07	Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. F0836 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2024-07-12
2023-09-25	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 · complaint inspection	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-10-18
2021-10-20	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 2021-12-01
2021-10-20	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-01
2021-10-20	Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-01
2021-10-20	Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-01
2021-10-20	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-01
2021-10-20	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 2021-12-01
2021-10-20	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-01
2021-10-20	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 2021-12-01
2021-10-20	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-01
2021-10-20	Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-01

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $25,490 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-03-30	Fine	$25,490

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Greenwich Woods Holdings LLC (organization)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 54%
Ik Greenwich LLC (organization)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 7%
Sjjj LLC (organization)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 7%
Wcthc LLC (organization)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25%
Ywm CT LLC (organization)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 7%
Bernstein, Moshe (individual)	5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 28%
Blass, Mordechai (individual)	5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 28%
Weiss, Yitzchock (individual)	5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 7%
Bernstein, Moshe (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Blass, Mordechai (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Noonan, James (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Noonan, James (individual)	W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Candlewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Candlewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a 3-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 Candlewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?

It has 148 certified beds and cares for about 135 residents per day.

Has Candlewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $25,490 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Candlewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

(860) 355-0971. The facility is located at 30 Park Lane East, New Milford, CT 06776.

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