Nursing homes › Connecticut › Civita Care Center at West River
245 Orange Avenue, Milford, CT 06460 · 2038765123 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Civita Care Centers, a group operating 6 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.2/5, 5 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $143,781 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.61 (Connecticut median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.71. Weekend total: 3.13. Nursing staff turnover: 31%.
All-time on record: 26 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-29 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-29 | Educate 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-01 |
| 2025-01-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-29 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-29 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-01 |
| 2025-01-29 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-29 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-29 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2023-01-26 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-09 |
| 2023-01-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-09 |
| 2023-01-26 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-09 |
| 2023-01-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-09 |
| 2023-01-26 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-09 |
| 2023-01-26 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-09 |
| 2023-01-26 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | C | Health | corrected 2023-03-09 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 OPCO HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 10/01/2024 |
| ESNH LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 10/01/2024 |
| JPNH LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 10/01/2024 |
| PEPPER, YEHUDA | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 10/01/2024 |
| SCHWARCZ, ELLIOT | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 10/01/2024 |
| PEPPER, YEHUDA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| CLEARY, KEVIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| PEPPER, YEHUDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/09/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 075377. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.