Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Bickford Health Care Center
14 Main Street · Windsor Locks, CT 06096 · 48 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
CMS designation
Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)
CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Source: CMS Provider Information.GOVCertification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
73
Inspection history (100)
January 13, 2026 · E
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-13 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-13.GOVJanuary 13, 2026 · E
Citation F0887Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-13 under CMS tag F0887 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-13.GOVJanuary 13, 2026 · B
Citation F0947Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-13 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-13.GOVJanuary 13, 2026 · D
Citation F0687Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-13 under CMS tag F0687 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate foot care. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-13.GOVJanuary 13, 2026 · D
Citation F0725Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-13 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-13.GOVJanuary 13, 2026 · B
Citation F0645Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-13 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-13.GOVNovember 4, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-04 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-04.GOVMarch 14, 2025 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-14.GOVMarch 14, 2025 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-14.GOVMarch 14, 2025 · G
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-14.GOVDecember 11, 2024 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-11 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-11.GOVAugust 21, 2024 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-21 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-21.GOVAugust 21, 2024 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-21 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-21.GOVApril 29, 2024 · E
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-29.GOVApril 29, 2024 · E
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-29.GOVApril 29, 2024 · E
Citation F0607Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-29.GOVApril 29, 2024 · D
Citation F0565Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0565 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-29.GOVApril 29, 2024 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-29.GOVApril 29, 2024 · E
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-29.GOVApril 29, 2024 · D
Citation F0640Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-29.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $122,338
Staffing
Latest: 4.36 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q44.36 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-014.36 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Parent organization: Newport Bickford INC
parent · PAC 1153232533
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Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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