ElderGrade
B

72.2/100

Above average

Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc.

44 Canterbury Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234

CMS 5/5 stars #4 of 8 in Northeastern Ct County (860) 774-9050
Certified beds
72
Occupancy
88%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $12,735 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

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

24.2/30

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

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -1.8 for 22 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

26/30

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

  • 4.73 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.99 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 45% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $12,735 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

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 4.11 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.99 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.80 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 45.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 25 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 27, 2026 (4 months ago).

G Mar 27, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Mar 27, 2026 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

D Mar 27, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 27, 2026 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 27, 2026 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B Mar 27, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D Jun 11, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
MORSE, MARY PATRICIA Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BAULE, DIANA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MORSE, MARY PATRICIA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
APICELLA, MARY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
AVENA, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CHESSER, SAMUEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CRANE, MICAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JONES, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KANE, MARK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MCMUNN, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
RIESEN, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STEVENS, SANDRA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc.

What is the ElderGrade for Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc.? +

Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc. holds an ElderGrade of B (72.2 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 Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc.? +

Residents receive an average of 4.11 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc. been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 25 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc. accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, 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.