135 E Mitchell Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Civita Care Center at Cheshire
Cheshire, ConnecticutMedicare inspection record
About Civita Care Center at Cheshire
Civita Care Center at Cheshire provides compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Connecticut residents recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Our experienced team focuses on restoring independence and helping you return home stronger.
Community at a glance
Capacity
120 residents
Location
Cheshire, CT
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
745 HIGHLAND AVENUE, Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Medicare flags Civita Care Center at Cheshire for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 15, 2025, state inspectors cited 19 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 35 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Connecticut average.
Medicare has not fined Civita Care Center at Cheshire in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 35 minutes |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 36 minutesBelow the Connecticut average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 31%Below the Connecticut average |
2 administrators have left the home in the past year.
Inspections
23 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
March 23, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 7, 2026Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 7, 2026
February 6, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Jan 20, 2025
January 30, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 1, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 1, 2025
January 15, 2025 · Standard inspection · 17 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 19, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 19, 2025Educate 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 19, 2025Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 19, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 19, 2025Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 19, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 19, 2025Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 19, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 19, 2025Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 19, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 19, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 19, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 19, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 19, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 19, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 19, 2025Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)AdministrationCorrected Feb 19, 2025
November 15, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Bh Cheshire LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 78
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- February 20, 1973
- Part of a chain
- Civita Care Centers, 6 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 075222
Location
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745 HIGHLAND AVENUECheshire, CT 06410
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Questions about Civita Care Center at Cheshire
How did Civita Care Center at Cheshire do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on January 15, 2025 and cited 19 health deficiencies, 5 of them from complaint investigations. The Connecticut average is 13.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Civita Care Center at Cheshire?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 35 minutes with each resident per day, including 36 minutes from registered nurses. 31% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Civita Care Center at Cheshire been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Civita Care Center at Cheshire in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.