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Fresh River Healthcare

96 Prospect Hill Rd · East Windsor, CT 06088 · 134 certified beds

(860) 623-9846

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About Fresh River Healthcare

Fresh River Healthcare is a nursing home in East Windsor, Connecticut. Its capacity is 134 beds, above the Capitol County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Icare Health Network. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 25 citations, the most recent on August 13, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.11 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in East Windsor. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

5.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (25)

Records from June 2021 to August 2025.

  • August 13, 2025

    Tag F0628

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 18, 2025.

  • June 11, 2025

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected July 16, 2025.

  • June 11, 2025

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 16, 2025.

  • June 11, 2025

    Tag F0756

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 16, 2025.

  • March 5, 2025

    Tag F0658

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2025.

  • December 19, 2024

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2025.

  • December 19, 2024

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2025.

  • December 19, 2024

    Tag F0609

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2025.

  • December 19, 2024

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2025.

  • August 13, 2024

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 4, 2024.

  • August 13, 2024

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 4, 2024.

  • August 13, 2024

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 4, 2024.

  • January 24, 2024

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2024.

  • January 24, 2024

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2024.

  • August 18, 2023

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.

  • August 18, 2023

    Tag F0757

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.

  • August 18, 2023

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.

  • August 18, 2023

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.

  • August 18, 2023

    Tag F0761

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.

  • August 18, 2023

    Tag F0553

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.

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Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

3.11 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.96 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Icare Health Network, a chain of 12 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.1 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.9 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Connecticut.

Nursing Homes

Connecticut median$15,208/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in East Windsor.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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