CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE
745 HIGHLAND AVENUE, Cheshire, CT 06410
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How CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE Compares
CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cheshire, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.3%) is above the Connecticut average of 17.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cheshire, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.3% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (53% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE with other nursing homes in Cheshire.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.3% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 28.4% here versus 24.5% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 120 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CIVITA CARE CENTER AT CHESHIRE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Cheshire
Cheshire sits in New Haven County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 148,857 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $71,370
- Median home value
- $252,300
Demographics for New Haven County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cheshire.
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