Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center
534 Town St, Moodus, CT 06469 · (860) 873-1455
For profit - Corporation · 76 certified beds
Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 7 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 26, 2024 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 26, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 26, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.November 26, 2024 · F0658 · 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.November 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.November 26, 2024 · F0692 · 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.November 26, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionNovember 26, 2024 · F0637 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.August 13, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 13, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 4.24 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.89 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.63 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | 2.22 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.7% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 76 |
| Average residents per day | 70.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Chester · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center Cobalt · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Twin Maples Healthcare, Inc Durham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Essex Meadows Health Center Essex · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion Meriden · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.