Fresh River Healthcare
East Windsor, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075359) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (860) 623-9846 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fresh River Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Connecticut's state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Fresh River Healthcare reports 3.00 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 23.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Fresh River Healthcare has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted in the available data.
About this facility
Fresh River Healthcare is a 140-bed skilled nursing facility in East Windsor, Connecticut, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1991. It operates under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and currently serves an average of 127.1 residents. The facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Fresh River Healthcare holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars. These four ratings measure different aspects: inspections assess survey findings, staffing measures nurse hours per resident, and quality measures track clinical outcomes; the overall rating combines all three.
Nurse staffing totals 3.00 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility ">S abuse icon or Special Focus designation appears in the data provided.
Fresh River Healthcare is part of the Icare Health Network chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars across the chain — below this facility's individual rating.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fresh River Healthcare has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Fresh River Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.00 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, with a 23.2% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fresh River Healthcare has 140 certified beds and an average of 127.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Icare Health Network chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately, then combines them into an overall rating; this facility scores 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively, with an overall of 4 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (860) 623-9846 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (860) 623-9846 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075359?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.