Fairview
235 Lestertown Rd, Groton, CT 06340 · (860) 445-7478
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Fairview has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2024, found 10 citations (the Connecticut average is 13.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 17, 2024 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 17, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.July 17, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 17, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 17, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 17, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 17, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 17, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.July 17, 2024 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 17, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.July 17, 2024 · F0921 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 13, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 5, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 5, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 17, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Connecticut average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.22 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.7% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 90.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Complete Care at Groton Regency Groton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge Mystic · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pendleton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Mystic · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Beechwood Health & Rehabilitation Center New London · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Harbor Village North Health and Rehabilitation Cen New London · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Fairview on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.