Norwich Sub-Acute and Nursing, located in Norwich, CT, is a medium-sized facility with 120 beds that offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility is owned by a for-profit LLC and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. It is not part of a continuing care retirement community. The nursing home has received an overall rating of 3 out of 5, with an average rating for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.
In terms of the quality of post-acute care for patients recovering from a hospital stay, Norwich Sub-Acute and Nursing has a rating of average. The facility has a track record of 63.5% of residents being able to return home after being discharged. The percentage of residents experiencing falls with major injuries is low at 1.2%, while 5.8% of short-term rehabilitation stays resulted in serious infections requiring hospitalization. Rehospitalizations and emergency room visits were reported at 20.9% and 10.7% respectively.
The facility's ability to care for residents who need daily assistance with medical and non-medical needs also received an average rating. The percentage of residents maintaining the ability to self-care was high at 87.0%, and 92.8% of residents received the annual influenza vaccination. Nurse staffing consistency is also strong, with a registered nurse on-site for at least 8 hours on 100% of days.
Recent inspection reports from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services highlighted areas for improvement, including compliance with regulations related to resident rights, notification procedures, pressure ulcer care, food procurement and storage standards, staff training, and facility safety and cleanliness. The nursing home paid a fine of $650 in the last three years related to compliance issues.
In conclusion, Norwich Sub-Acute and Nursing provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services for residents in need of assistance with medical and daily living needs. The facility has generally positive ratings for post-acute care and residents' ability to self-care, but recent inspection reports have identified areas for improvement in maintaining regulatory compliance and quality of care.
