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Matulaitis Nursing Home

10 Thurber Rd, Putnam, CT 06260

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(860) 928-7976

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,903

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,903
  • Average State Price: $7,083
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Matulaitis Nursing Home Description

    Matulaitis Nursing Home is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.2 miles outside the small town of Thompson, Connecticut. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.5
    Matulaitis Nursing Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 19 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Putnam
  • Ranking in State: 242 out of 369 communities in CT


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Matulaitis is highly praised for its compassionate and dignified care, with staff that is viewed as treating long-term care as their calling.
    • Admissions process is tailored to individual needs, with experienced staff making informed decisions about care.
    • During COVID, the facility found ways to maintain communication between residents and their families through video chat.
    • Some reviewers noted excellent rehabilitation services and hardworking staff that contributed to positive outcomes.
    • Great appreciation for the nursing staff, who were helpful to both residents and their families.
    • Several reviewers expressed a strong preference for Matulaitis for future care needs, citing the wonderful staff and the kind, professional treatment received.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviews report poor care, with complaints about attentiveness and responsiveness to residents' needs.
    • Concerns about understaffing and some staff members being rude when issues were raised.
    • Incidents of minimal care and slow response to medical issues, including a serious incident involving a catheter insertion.
    • Reports of incidents not being documented properly, leading to multiple hospitalizations.
    • One review mentioned inadequate pain management and professional care over a twenty-plus day stay, though the food was considered adequate.

    Mixed Feedback:

    While many reviews highlight the compassionate and professional care provided by Matulaitis, there are significant concerns about the level of care, responsiveness, and staff behavior. Prospective residents and their families should consider these varied experiences when making decisions about long-term care.


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    Health

    Individualized care plans

    Home health care

    Skilled nursing care

    Occupational therapy

    Short-term rehabilitation

    Therapeutic recreation


    Activities

    Chaplain

    Resident council

    Recreational activities

    Birthday parties

    Pastoral care

    Music


    Community Amenities

    Home-like atmosphere

    Chapel

    Lounges

    Gardens

    Auditorium

    Scenic views


    Room Amenities

    Private bathrooms

    Individual temperature control

    Smoke-free

    Telephones

    Wi-Fi



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 1, 1996
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 119
    Total current residents: 94
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $7662


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-02-22 2022-04-13 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2018-06-07 2018-09-05 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
    2018-06-07 2018-09-05 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    2018-06-07 2018-09-05 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-03-01 2022-04-30 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-03-01 2022-04-30 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-08-08 2019-09-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-08-08 2019-09-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2019-08-08 2019-09-06 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-01-14 2021-01-14 D Infection Control Deficiencies Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
    2018-06-11 2018-06-29 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-06-11 2018-06-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-06-11 2018-06-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-03-01 $7,004
    2022-04-04 $658

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Thompson which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 9,358 (very small town).
    • The average income is $56,365, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 31
      • Average Temperature: 53.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 153 days of rain, 31 days of snow and 179 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.2 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.28 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.67 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.04 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.37 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 222.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Stop & Shop
    1.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.7 miles away
    Price Chopper
    2.6 miles away
    Putnam Supermarket
    2.7 miles away
    Aldi
    6.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Putnam Walmart
    1.7 miles away
    Hampshire Heights
    2.2 miles away
    Ella Grasso & Dana Court
    2.7 miles away
    Ring & Grove
    2.7 miles away
    Day Kimball Medical
    2.8 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    2.8 miles away
    bankHometown
    2.9 miles away
    Jewett City Savings Bank
    5.9 miles away
    Berkshire Bank
    5.9 miles away
    Charter Oak Credit Union
    5.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Day Kimball Hospital
    3.2 miles away
    Eleanor Slater Hospital Zambarano Unit
    6.7 miles away
    Harrington HealthCare at Webster
    6.8 miles away
    Harrington Hospital
    14.1 miles away
    Dr. Jerald Kupperberg, MD
    14.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    1.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    6.2 miles away
    Rite Aid
    21.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Dental Designs
    5.9 miles away
    Simply Orthodontics
    5.9 miles away
    Killingly Dental Care
    6.4 miles away
    Dr. Roland Lupien, DDS
    7.3 miles away
    WellOne Dentistry
    8.2 miles away

    Parks

    Chaffee Preserve
    0.1 miles away
    Aldrich Road Open Space
    0.8 miles away
    Providence Pike Open Space
    1.4 miles away
    Fort Hill Farms Land Trust
    1.5 miles away
    Munyan Road Open Space
    1.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Abington Congregational Church
    9.2 miles away

    Shopping

    Sturbridge Plaza
    16.0 miles away
    The Crossing at Smithfield
    17.5 miles away
    The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
    18.8 miles away
    Auburn Mall
    18.9 miles away
    547
    19.4 miles away

    Culture

    The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre
    2.8 miles away
    Center for the Arts
    5.2 miles away
    Nature Conservatory
    18.0 miles away
    Stadium Theatre
    18.5 miles away
    Alexander the Great Theatre
    21.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Empire Buffet
    1.0 miles away
    Giant Pizza
    1.1 miles away
    Deary Brothers' Mike's Stand
    2.3 miles away
    Thai Place
    2.7 miles away
    Turtles Taco Shop
    2.8 miles away

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