FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE
96 PROSPECT HILL RD, East Windsor, CT 06088
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE Compares
FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE is a 140-bed for-profit nursing facility in East Windsor, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.4%) is above the Connecticut average of 17.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 140 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in East Windsor, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (70% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE with other nursing homes in East Windsor.
What keeps FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.4% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.2% here versus 4.2% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 140 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE's rating advantage in East Windsor?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around East Windsor
East Windsor sits in Hartford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% 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+
- 152,812 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 40.4 years
- Median household income
- $76,259
- Median home value
- $242,900
Demographics for Hartford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near East Windsor.
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