• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)
• Has 60 certified beds with an average of 50.7 residents per day (85% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Jul 21, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.76 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 26.1%
Orange Health Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Orange, Connecticut with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. The facility scored above average compared to Connecticut facilities.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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 drugs.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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 drugs.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUGERS, LINDA | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 100% | Oct 28, 2016 |
| ACAMPORA, ANDREE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 20, 2017 |
| KNUTSEN, PAUL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 28, 2019 |
| KNUTSEN, PAUL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 28, 2016 |