Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen
Work
380 CROWN ST
MERIDEN
CT
06450
USA
Work 2032374338

5 of 5 stars

Address book Address
380 Crown St
Meriden, CT 06450
Telephone Phone Number
41.528:-72.8051

Review of Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen in Meriden, CT

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Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen, located in Meriden, Connecticut provides the following services: Nursing Home, Alzheimer's Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Assisted Living, Continued Care Community, Senior Community, Short Term Care: Rehabilitation, and Hospice. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare and Medicaid. Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen has received 5 stars from Medicare and an average user review rating of 5.0 stars. The Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen has a very good hospital, Midstate Medical Center, located nearby, which scored a 85 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen's nearest hospital is 2 miles away. The zipcode (06450) in Connecticut, where Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen is located, has a below average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. A more detailed description of the types of care for Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen can be found here.


Average Prices for Care Providers in Connecticut
Nursing Home Private:
$10,750/mo
Nursing Home Semi-Private:
$9,820/mo
Assisted Living Private:
$9,820/mo
Payment Options at Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen in Meriden, CT
Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Veteran's Benefits
No
Long Term Care Insurance
Yes
Subsidy Available
No
Type of Care for Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen
  • Nursing Home
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Assisted Living
  • Continued Care Community
  • Senior Community
  • Short Term Care: Rehabilitation
  • Hospice
Medicare Audit Summary for Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen in Meriden, CT
CategoryThis FacilityState Average
Health Issues210
Care Issues45
Fire Safety02
User Reviews for Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen in Meriden, CT

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nearby hospitals Nearby Hospitals for Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen in Meriden, CT
  • Midstate Medical Center
    435 Lewis Ave
    Meriden, CT 06450
    Distance: 2 miles
    Tel: 203-694-8200
    Average Rating: 85%
    41.55:-72.8036Acute Care Hospitals
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 91%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 79%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 92%
  • Masonic Home And Hospital
    22 Masonic Ave
    Wallingford, CT 06492
    Distance: 5 miles
    Tel: 203-679-5900
    Average Rating: 39%
    41.4599:-72.8369Acute Care Hospitals
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 61%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 37%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 58%
  • Middlesex Hospital
    28 Crescent St
    Middletown, CT 06457
    Distance: 8 miles
    Tel: 860-344-6000
    Average Rating: 85%
    41.5551:-72.6471Acute Care Hospitals
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 94%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 71%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 94%
  • Hospital Of Central Connecticut, The
    100 Grand Street
    New Britain, CT 06050
    Distance: 9 miles
    Tel: 860-224-5011
    Average Rating: 87%
    41.662:-72.7859Acute Care Hospitals
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 94%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 78%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 95%

User Reviews for Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen in Meriden, CT

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On Apr 07, 2010 02:43PM EDT, an OurParents user provided the following review of this care provider:

5 of 5 stars

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Review of Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen
Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen is a small, not for profit, nursing home with 60 beds based in Meriden, CT. At last check, the facility had 59 residents indicating that it is 98% occupied which is more than average within the state of Connecticut. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident counseling services.

This nursing home and assisted living facility, is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen, was 5 stars. Only 17% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Connecticut.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen with other senior care providers in Connecticut. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is about average. The most recent health inspection was on 11/17/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Connecticut, it is more likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time and to have a catheter inserted and left and it is less likely for residents for residents to be more depressed or anxious. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Connecticut, it is less likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and to have pressure sores.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Apr 07, 2010 02:43PM EDT
Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen is a small, not for profit, nursing home with 60 beds based in Meriden, CT. At last check, the facility had 59 residents indicating that it is 98% occupied which is more than average within the state of Connecticut. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident counseling services.

This nursing home and assisted living facility, is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen, was 5 stars. Only 17% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Connecticut.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen with other senior care providers in Connecticut. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is about average. The most recent health inspection was on 11/17/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Connecticut, it is more likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time and to have a catheter inserted and left and it is less likely for residents for residents to be more depressed or anxious. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Connecticut, it is less likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and to have pressure sores.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here

Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen Details

Facility Details
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
60
Occupancy:
59
Accommodations
Security
  • 24 Hour Up and Awake Staff
  • 24 Hour Controlled Access
  • Door Alarms (for exit seekers)
  • Emergency In-Room Call System
  • Fire Sprinkler System
Smoking:
No
Furniture:
Yes
Room Amenities
  • Cable Hook Up
  • Walk-In Shower
  • Wheel-In Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Private Telephone Line
Parking Transportation
  • Access to Public Transportation Nearby
  • Guest Parking
Care Options
Outside Agencies:
Yes
Special Health Conditions
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Breathing Support with Oxygen
  • Breathing Support with a Ventilator
  • Broken Bones
  • Cancer
  • Colostomy or Urostomy
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Emphysema or Other Lung Disease (COPD)
  • Heart Disease or Heart Failure
  • Immune Deficiency
  • Management of an I.V.
  • Management of a Feeding Tube
  • Monitored Intake of Food and Liquids
  • Osteoporosis
  • Stroke
  • Tendency To Fall
  • Severe Brain Injury
Diabetic Care
  • Diet
  • Oral Medication
  • Insulin Injection Staff-Administered
On Site Services
  • Audiology
  • Dental Care
  • Eye Care
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Restorative Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
Behavioral Support
  • Hits, Kicks, or Acts Physically Aggressive
  • Yells, Curses, or Acts Verbally Aggressive
  • Does Not Sleep Through the Night
  • Becomes Disoriented (e.g. Sundown Syndrome)
  • Paces or Rummages Habitually
  • Seeks exit or Tries to Leave
  • Wanders
  • Needs Prompting for Their Personal Care
Personal Assistance Types
  • Foot Care
  • Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
  • Catheter Management
  • Sitting, Standing, Walking
  • Toileting
  • Medication Management
Community
Dietary Options
  • Ethnic Meals
  • Low Sugar
  • Vegetarian
  • Low Sodium
Dining Options
  • Restaurant Style
  • Room Service as Needed
Recreational Activities:
Catholic Mass, Episcopal Service, Baptist Service, Pentecostal Service, Bingo, Bowling, Cooking, Crafts, Trivia, Wii game system, Movie nights, reading group. Catholic Mass, Episcopal Service, Baptist Service, Pentecostal Service, Bingo, Bowling, Cooking, Crafts, Trivia, Wii game system, Movie nights, reading group.
Meals Served
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Snack
On Site Community Services
  • Activity Director
  • Beautician/Barber
  • Chapel/Religious Services
  • Clubhouse/Meeting Rooms
  • Designated Family Visiting Area
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Room(s)
  • Laundry Service
  • Maintenance Director
  • Storage
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
46 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
1 hour 58 minutes
Registered Nurses:
47 minutes
Background Check:
Yes
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
11/17/2009
Fire
11/17/2009

Community Profile for 06450 in Meriden, CT

Annual Crime Occurrences

06450 Avg.
Violent Crimes 3 3
Property Crimes 6 3

Weather Conditions

Average High Temperature 83.4° F
Average Low Temperature 20.2° F
Rainy Days 32%
Average Rainfall 50 inches
Average Snowfall 38 inches

Religions

Breakdown of religious affiliations in Meriden CT
Percent Religious 53.74%
Catholic 38.76%
Protestant 5.78%
Other Christian 4.04%
Jewish 3.51%
All Other 7.43%

General Environment

Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better
Air Quality 22 / 100
Water Quality 44 / 100
Superfund Sites 19 / 100
Physicians per 100k 415.6

People

Male Population 48.39%
Female Population 51.61%
Median Age 38.6 Years
Average Individual Income $22,863
Average Household Income $47,763
Population Change 1.84%

Cost of Living

Compared to the National Average
Overall 2% Below
Cost of Food 11% Above
Utilities 30% Above
Miscellaneous 11% Above

Race

Breakdown of ethnicities in Meriden CT
White 70.4%
Hispanic/Latino 20.4%
Black 5.8%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 1.5%
Other 0.1%

Education

High School Graduate 78.88%
Associate Degree 7.14%
Undergraduate Degree 11.59%
Graduate Degree 5.83%
Please Note

Zip code-level crime information is provided by U.S. Census data. OurParents ALWAYS recommends that you visit the facility and check with local law enforcement authorities, and draw your own conclusions about the safety of any given care provider and area.

Service Information for Curtis Home St Elizabeth Cen

Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen is a nursing home. It provides medical nursing service for seniors with serious illnesses or disabilities twenty-four hours a day, delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aids.

Nursing care facilities cater to several types of patients: some patients require short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; others require long-term nursing and medical supervision. In addition, some nursing homes offer specialized care programs for Alzheimer's or other illnesses, or short-term respite care for frail or disabled persons when a family member requires a rest from providing care in the home. Please note that you can help compare nursing homes by looking at the Medicare ratings of a given facility (Medicare has a 5-star rating system for comparing nursing homes). There are various ways for paying for care in a nursing home. Make sure you know your loved one's Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and understand how you can use tools like long term care insurance to pay for nursing home care.

Also, Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a higher level of service for the elderly which can include preparing meals, housekeeping, medication assistance, laundry, and also do regular check-in's on the residents. Basically, they are designed to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing home facilities. When thinking about how to pay for care, assisted living facilities are generally less expensive than nursing homes, if assisted living is a viable option for your loved one.

Also, Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen is a Senior Community. Senior communities are for seniors who can take care of themselves. It is often a set of apartments in a variety of sizes from studios to large two bedrooms, where seniors live independently, but may receive additional services like transportation, pools, a convenience store, bank, barber/beauty shop, resident laundry, housekeeping, and security, are all services and amenities that may be provided there.

Also, Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen facility provides Alzheimer's care. This means it has special safeguards for wandering seniors, and caregivers are trained in handling dementia behaviors.

Also, Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen care provider provides hospice care. Hospice care is an infusion of home care and facility care provided to benefit terminally ill patients and support their families through their tough times.

Also, Curtis Home - St Elizabeth Cen is a skilled nursing facility (SNF). It is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care; or rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons.

Skilled nursing facilities cater to patients who either need short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; or require long-term nursing and medical supervision. Skilled Nursing facilities are very often associated with area hospitals.

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