ElderGrade
B

75.3/100

Above average

Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc

400 Mill Plain Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

CMS 1/5 stars #3 of 15 in Greater Bridgeport County (203) 255-3573
Certified beds
170
Occupancy
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

29.3/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.7 for 19 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are.

  • No staffing hours reported — scored neutral

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 41% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day Not reported
Registered nurse (RN) hours Not reported

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours Not reported

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 41.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 44 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 8, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Apr 8, 2025 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 8, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 8, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 8, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 8, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 8, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 8, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 8, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
KRETZMER, DENNIS Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
KRETZMER, DENNIS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
TORTORA DYNASTY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc

What is the ElderGrade for Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc? +

Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc holds an ElderGrade of B (75.3 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc? +

This facility has not reported staffing hours to CMS in the current data release.

Has Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 44 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.