Civita Care Center At Newington
Newington, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075286) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $120,238
Phone: (860) 667-2256 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Civita Care Center At Newington has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Civita Care Center At Newington reports total nurse staffing of 3.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
Civita Care Center At Newington has 4 federal fines on record totaling $120,238.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Civita Care Center At Newington is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Newington, Connecticut (Capitol county), certified since February 1979. The facility has 180 certified beds and an average daily census of 152.1 residents. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and is part of the Civita Care Centers chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Civita Care Center At Newington holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.12, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.41. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $120,238.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare for details regarding this designation.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
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?
Civita Care Center At Newington has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.12 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.41 per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 49.3%. Its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $120,238.00 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 program status is indicated in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 180 certified beds with an average daily census of 152.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Civita Care Centers chain, which has 6 facilities averaging a 2.0 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (860) 667-2256 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (860) 667-2256 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075286?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.