Nursing home · Top rated by CMS
Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing)
1261 South Main Street, Plantsville, CT 06479 · Map
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing) is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Plantsville, Connecticut. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.94 hours per resident per day, above the Connecticut average of 3.83. Its most recent inspection on Mar 28, 2025 cited 3 deficiencies.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing) compares
This facility vs. the Connecticut and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Connecticut avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 4.94 | 3.83 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 1.09 | 0.70 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.44 | 2.28 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 37.9% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 3.0 | 12.8 | 9.5 | below avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
What inspectors found at Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing)
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Mar 28, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Mar 28, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 28, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 30, 2023 - Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Mar 30, 2023
Show all 8 deficiencies
- Minimal
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 30, 2023 - Potential for harm
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 · Mar 5, 2020 - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 5, 2020
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 1261 South Main Street
Plantsville, CT 06479 - CMS certification #
- 075378
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 73.2
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 1992-11-13
- Setting
- Urban
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Location and nearby
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Other public records
Full public records, with dates and sources
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Midstate Medical Center, Meriden. 5.0 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabili, Plantsville. 1.4 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- All Pointe Homecare, LLC, Cheshire. 1.4 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 1.7 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 06479 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fresenius Medical Care Of Southington, Plantsville, 1.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Davita Waterbury Dialysis Center, Waterbury, 5.1 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Fmc Dialysis Services Forestville, Bristol, 6.6 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 13 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 06479.
Franciscan Family Care Center,, office in Meriden, 3.2 miles away, straight line
Bristol Home Care And Hospice Agency, Inc., office in Bristol, 7.7 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 5 of 5 stars)
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc, office in Wallingford, 9.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC, Southington. 4.1 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| Hurricane evacuation zone maps | Not in a mapped zone | |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA National Risk Index | Nothing on record | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | Could not read the site |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing) a good nursing home?
CMS gives Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing) an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing) staffed?
Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing) reports 4.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Connecticut average of 3.83.
Has Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing) had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 3 deficiencies.
How many beds does Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing) have?
Livewell Connecticut (Skilled Nursing) is certified for 120 beds.