CIVITA CARE CENTER AT WEST RIVER
245 ORANGE AVENUE, MILFORD, CT 06460
CT6 OPCO HOLDCO · 6 facilities
- Provider number (CCN)
- 075377
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Phone
- (203) 876-5123
- CMS data as of
- August 1, 2026
Staffing 0% · Deficiencies 0% over tracking period
What the records show
CMS rates CIVITA CARE CENTER AT WEST RIVER 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 of 5 for health inspections, 3 of 5 for staffing, 5 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 26 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2025. CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the covered period.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews CIVITA CARE CENTER AT WEST RIVER using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
At or above the 2024 benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.71 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
26
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
0
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Health inspection: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Quality: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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70/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.71 hrs |
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| CT median | 0.60 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Registered nurse turnover: 42.9% · Total nursing staff turnover: 30.6%
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: January 29, 2025.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from February 14, 2020 to January 29, 2025.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 075377 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
26 deficiencies found. 26 corrected. None involved actual harm.
Most recent inspection (January 29, 2025)
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 25, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 1, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 25, 2025
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 25, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 25, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 1, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 25, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 25, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 25, 2025
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 25, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 25, 2025
Inspection cycle 2 (January 26, 2023)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 9, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 9, 2023
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 9, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 9, 2023
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 9, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 9, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 9, 2023
Inspection cycle 3 (February 14, 2020)
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 24, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 24, 2020
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 24, 2020
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 24, 2020
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 24, 2020
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 24, 2020
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 24, 2020
Fines and Enforcement Actions
CMS lists no fines and no payment denials for CIVITA CARE CENTER AT WEST RIVER in the enforcement records covering the last three years, as published in the file processed August 1, 2026.
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- CIVITA CARE CENTER AT WEST RIVER
- Legal business name
- BH WEST RIVER LLC
- Address
- 245 ORANGE AVENUE, MILFORD, CT 06460
- Phone
- (203) 876-5123
- Provider number (CCN)
- 075377
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Operator
- CT6 OPCO HOLDCO · 6 facilities
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- August 4, 1992
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- August 1, 2026
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed August 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
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