Caleb Hitchcock Health Center
Bloomfield, CT · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 075301) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $47,216
Phone: (860) 726-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Connecticut's state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center reports about 5.91 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $47,216.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Bloomfield, Connecticut, with 60 certified beds and an average of 50.3 residents. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since July 1984, accepting Medicare.
According to CMS Care Compare, Caleb Hitchcock Health Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 1 out of 5 stars, Quality Measures 4 out of 5 stars, and Staffing 5 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 5.91 hours per resident per day, including about 1.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $47,216.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
No Special Focus Facility designation is noted in this data, and there is no indication of a chain affiliation or an ownership change in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; contact the facility at (860) 726-2000 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid acceptance.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.91 hours per resident per day, including 1.56 RN hours, with a staff turnover rate of 24.3%, earning a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $47,216.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily population of 50.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 3, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (1 star here), Quality Measures (4 stars), Staffing (5 stars), and an Overall rating (2 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (860) 726-2000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (860) 726-2000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075301?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.