Fresh River Healthcare
96 Prospect Hill Rd, East Windsor, CT 06088 · (860) 623-9846 · CMS certification number 075359
Fresh River Healthcare is a 134-bed for-profit nursing home in East Windsor, Connecticut, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1991. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 24 health citations.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Connecticut average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 3 | 12.8 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.11 | 3.90 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 27.4% | 37.3% |
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3.0 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
|---|---|
| Chain | Icare Health Network (12 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 134 (about 126 residents a day) |
| County | Capitol |
| Last standard inspection | June 11, 2025 |
Inspection history
24 citations from 8 inspections, 11 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
August 13, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0628 · severity code D · corrected Oct 18, 2025
June 11, 2025 3 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0756 · severity code D · corrected Jul 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Jul 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0641 · severity code B · corrected Jul 16, 2025
March 5, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected Mar 26, 2025
December 19, 2024 4 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Jan 16, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Jan 16, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0610 · severity code D · corrected Jan 16, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jan 16, 2025
August 13, 2024 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Sep 4, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Sep 4, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0842 · severity code B · corrected Sep 4, 2024
January 24, 2024 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Feb 14, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Feb 14, 2024
August 18, 2023 6 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Oct 9, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code E · corrected Oct 9, 2023
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0553 · severity code E · corrected Oct 9, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code E · corrected Oct 9, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Oct 9, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0757 · severity code D · corrected Oct 9, 2023
June 28, 2021 4 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0600 · severity code E · corrected Jun 30, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Jul 15, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code E · corrected Jun 30, 2021
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0694 · severity code B · corrected Jul 15, 2021
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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