Sheriden Woods Health Care: Pain Management Failures - CT
The facility, located at 321 Stonecrest Drive, received a citation under federal regulation F 0657, which governs resident assessment requirements. Inspectors classified the violation as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm to a few residents.
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint filed against the facility. Federal regulators investigate complaints when they receive reports of potential violations at nursing homes.
Sheriden Woods Health Care Center Inc operates the 120-bed facility in Bristol. The assessment citation represents a failure to meet federal requirements for evaluating resident needs and conditions.
Assessment violations can involve inadequate or incomplete evaluations of residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning. These evaluations form the foundation for care planning and treatment decisions.
The facility must submit a plan of correction addressing how it will resolve the identified deficiencies. State survey agencies oversee the correction process to ensure compliance with federal nursing home standards.
Federal inspectors use a standardized form to document violations, with each deficiency assigned a specific tag number corresponding to particular regulations. The F 0657 citation specifically addresses comprehensive assessment requirements under federal law.
Nursing homes must conduct thorough assessments within specific timeframes and update them when residents experience significant changes in condition. These assessments guide individualized care plans designed to meet each resident's unique needs.
The January inspection represents routine oversight of the Bristol facility's compliance with federal nursing home regulations.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Civita Sheriden Woods from 2026-01-30 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
CIVITA SHERIDEN WOODS in BRISTOL, CT was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 30, 2026.
The facility, located at 321 Stonecrest Drive, received a citation under federal regulation F 0657, which governs resident assessment requirements.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.