All citations for West Haven Healthcare
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
March 16, 2026
Showing 26 to 50 of 55 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2024).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.