FAIRVIEW
235 LESTERTOWN RD, Groton, CT 06340
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How FAIRVIEW Compares
FAIRVIEW is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Groton, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.2%) is below the Connecticut average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Groton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.0% — better than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (60% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.0% (70% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.3% — better than the Connecticut average of 24.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FAIRVIEW
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FAIRVIEW with other nursing homes in Groton.
How is FAIRVIEW addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help FAIRVIEW keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.0% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FAIRVIEW keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 3.5% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FAIRVIEW?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does FAIRVIEW lag behind other Groton options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FAIRVIEW?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Groton
Groton sits in New London County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 48,749 (18.3%)
- Median age
- 41.4 years
- Median household income
- $75,831
- Median home value
- $246,800
Demographics for New London County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Groton.
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