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Masonicare Health Center

22 MASONIC AVENUE, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492

(203) 679-5900

www.masonicare.org/services/health-wellness/skilled-nursing-rehab

260 licensed beds

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

22 Masonic Avenue

Wallingford, CT 06492

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Bed capacity

260

CMS facility ID

075135

Care type

Nursing home

County

Naugatuck Vly

Facility name

Masonicare Health Center

Street address

22 MASONIC AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Wallingford, CT 06492

Phone

(203) 679-5900

Website

www.masonicare.org/services/health-wellness/skilled-nursing-rehab

About this facility — Masonicare Health Center

Masonicare Health Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Wallingford, Connecticut. It is licensed for 260 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Connecticut (120 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Wallingford and 191 skilled nursing facilities across Connecticut. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Masonicare Health Center 56 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $13,085 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Beaulieu, Steven

Managing employee · Officer — since 2020

Birney, Patrick

Officer — since 2022

Buckner, Newton

Director — since 2018

Earle, Christopher

Officer — since 2022

Masonicare Inc

Operational control — since 1995

Polito, Robert

Officer — since 2022

Venoit, Jon-paul

Managing employee · Director · Operational control — since 2014

Wood, Courtney

Managing employee — since 2020

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1967-01-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

9 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$13,085 total

Last standard inspection

2024-12-09

Nurse staffing

0.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$551 per day (≈ $16,750/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

52% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 44% private/other

Occupancy

83% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

12% above the CT median of $490/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

260

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2024-12-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations

F-0568

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-01-30

F-0578

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-01-30

F-0584

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-01-30

F-0603

E · No harm found

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Corrected 2025-01-30

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-01-30

F-0730

D · No harm found

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-01-30

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-01-30

F-0761

D · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2025-01-30

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-30

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-30

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-01-30

2024-11-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-12-25

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (44 citations)

2024-07-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-08-13

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-08-13

F-0690

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-08-13

F-0744

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2024-08-13

2023-12-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-02-03

2023-08-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0656

B · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-08

2022-03-18Health inspection6 citations

F-0565

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2022-05-26

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2022-05-26

F-0623

C · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-05-26

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-05-26

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-05-26

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-05-26

2019-01-29Health inspection4 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-02-11

F-0578

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2019-02-11

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-02-11

F-0758

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2019-02-11

2024-12-09Fire-safety inspection19 citations

E-0037

D · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0223

D · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0344

D · No harm found

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0347

D · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0500

D · No harm found

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0711

D · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0781

D · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0921

D · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-01-15

2022-03-18Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0020

D · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2022-04-21

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-04-21

K-0711

D · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2022-04-21

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-04-21

K-0761

D · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-04-21

K-0902

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.

Corrected 2022-04-21

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-04-21

K-0921

D · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2022-04-21

2019-01-29Fire-safety inspection1 citation

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-01-26

Federal penalties

2024-11-13Fine$13,085

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 075135.

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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