Complete Care at Meriden
845 Paddock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450 · (203) 238-2645
For profit - Corporation · 115 certified beds
Complete Care at Meriden has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 10 citations (the Connecticut average is 13.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,827 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 17, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 17, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 17, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 17, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.February 17, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 17, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 17, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.February 17, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.February 17, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 17, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 17, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 8, 2025 · F0550 · 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.October 4, 2024 · 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.October 4, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 4, 2024 · F0607 · 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.April 4, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 4, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 4, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 22, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,827October 4, 2024
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 | 3.33 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.74 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | 2.22 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.6% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 115 |
| Average residents per day | 106.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion Meriden · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Silver Springs Care Center Meriden · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc Meriden · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Apple Rehab Coccomo Meriden · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Meriden Health and Rehab Meriden · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Complete Care at Meriden on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.