ElderGrade
A

86.4/100

Excellent

Grimes Center

1354 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 23 in South Central Ct County (203) 867-8300
Certified beds
114
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
Non-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

28.9/30

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

  • -1.1 for 20 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.11 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 21% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 23% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

  • 4 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 3.72 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.11 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.92 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 23.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 22 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 30, 2026 (6 months ago).

D Jan 30, 2026 F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0609

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

D Jan 30, 2026 F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0678

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
WORK, CAROL Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
PAYNE, DOUGLAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BALCEZAK, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
TAMMARO, VINCENT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
TAMMARO, VINCENT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
YALE-NEW HAVEN HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Grimes Center

What is the ElderGrade for Grimes Center? +

Grimes Center holds an ElderGrade of A (86.4 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". 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 Grimes Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.72 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Grimes Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 22 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Grimes Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Grimes Center 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.