Orange Health Care Center

Name: Orange Health Care Center
Address: 225 BOSTON POST RD, Orange, CT, 06477, US
Telephone: 2037950835

225 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477 · Naugatuck Vly County · 60 certified beds · avg 49 residents/day · certified since Mar 1, 2003

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.17

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (19)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jul 21, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not make sure residents actually saw their doctor face-to-face at all required visits. Doctors must examine nursing home residents in person on a regular schedule.
Jul 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away.
Jul 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay).
Jul 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Jul 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
May 25, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
May 25, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
May 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
May 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
May 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
May 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
May 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals.
May 25, 2023	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Apr 19, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care.
Apr 19, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required.
Apr 19, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Apr 19, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Apr 19, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Apr 19, 2021	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (8 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	6	E
2023	8	E
2025	5	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Connecticut avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.17	3.80	3.95	top 25% in Connecticut; top 33% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.83	0.70	0.69	top 27% in Connecticut; top 25% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.73	3.43	3.50	top 25% in Connecticut; top 32% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.56	0.46	0.48	top 23% in Connecticut; top 26% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	20.5	37.4	45.8	top 4% in Connecticut; top 3% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	22.2	38.6	42.9	top 21% in Connecticut; top 17% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.90, RN 0.78, weekend 3.49. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Sugers, Linda	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	10/28/2016
Acampora, Andree	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/20/2017
Acampora, Andree	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/11/2025
Knutsen, Paul	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/28/2016
Knutsen, Paul	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/28/2019

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How often does the attending doctor physically see each resident, and how is that documented?"
"If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
"What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation	1.8 mi	West Haven, CT	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Apple Rehab West Haven	2.5 mi	West Haven, CT	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Advanced Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation	3.8 mi	New Haven, CT	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Civita Care Center at West River	4.0 mi	Milford, CT	★★★★☆	3/5
Grimes Center	4.1 mi	New Haven, CT	★★★★★	4/5
Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center	4.2 mi	Milford, CT	★★★★★	4/5
Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows	5.0 mi	Woodbridge, CT	★★★★☆	4/5
Civita Care Center at Milford	5.1 mi	Milford, CT	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC	5.2 mi	Shelton, CT	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation	5.3 mi	Shelton, CT	★★★☆☆	3/5
Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	5.6 mi	Stratford, CT	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Ce	5.6 mi	Stratford, CT	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 075434.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Orange Health Care Center

225 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477 · 2037950835

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How often does the attending doctor physically see each resident, and how is that documented?"
☐ "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
☐ "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 075434 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)