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
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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)
April 29, 2024 · E
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0585Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0727Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0625Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0851Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0851 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-29 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 2024-06-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0837Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-28 under CMS tag F0837 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0883Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-28 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0729Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-28 under CMS tag F0729 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-28 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2022-03-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0640Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-28 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2022-03-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-28 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2022-03-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-28 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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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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