Orange Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Orange, CT

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number075434

Contact & location

225 Boston Post RD
Orange, CT 06477
Naugatuck Vly County

Phone: (203) 795-0835
ZIP code: 06477 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds: 60
Residents per day: 49.4 (82% occupied)
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Legal name: Dawn-Ra Corporation
Medicare certified since: March 1, 2003
Participates in: Medicare and Medicaid
Council: Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 3.0

Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 3.2

Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 3.6

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

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: 3.90 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.78 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.65 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.47 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.49 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 20.5 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 22.2 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: July 21, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 5.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 0
Citations on record (3 years): 19 health · 10 fire safety

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2025-07-21	Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-01
2025-07-21	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 2025-09-01
2025-07-21	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 2025-09-01
2025-07-21	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 2025-09-01
2025-07-21	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 2025-09-01
2023-05-25	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 2023-07-10
2023-05-25	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 2023-07-10
2023-05-25	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 2023-07-10
2023-05-25	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-21
2023-05-25	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 2023-08-10
2023-05-25	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 2023-07-10
2023-05-25	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-07-10
2023-05-25	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2023-07-10
2021-04-19	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-05-31
2021-04-19	Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-05-31
2021-04-19	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 2021-05-31
2021-04-19	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 2021-05-31
2021-04-19	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 2021-05-31
2021-04-19	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	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2021-05-31

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

Name	Role	Since
Sugers, Linda (individual)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Acampora, Andree (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Knutsen, Paul (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Acampora, Andree (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Knutsen, Paul (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Orange Health Care Center?

Orange Health Care Center 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 Orange Health Care Center have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 49 residents per day.

Has Orange Health Care Center been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Orange Health Care Center?

(203) 795-0835. The facility is located at 225 Boston Post RD, Orange, CT 06477.

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