Avery Nursing Home: Unsafe Courtyard Hazards Found - CT
Federal inspectors documented the hazards during a complaint inspection completed October 6, 2025. The pathway running through the courtyard curved toward the parking lot and then toward the two-lane road leading to the facility entrance. Beyond that, the embankment fell to the main road below. No signs, barriers, or notices blocked access to the pathway from either the enclosed courtyard or the parking lot side.
The Assistant Director of Nursing told inspectors that residents are not allowed into the courtyard without supervision. She added that any resident could open the unit door on their own, but said a resident would not be able to open the gate latch. Residents do go outside, she confirmed — for recreational activities and for family visits when the weather is good.
The rocks on top of the stone wall were not secured or cemented in place. More rocks sat loose in the uneven pathway itself.
When inspectors sat down with the Director of Nursing and the Administrator on September 30, neither could say why the wall rocks had never been cemented, why the pathway rocks had been left where they were, or why the double gates were not secured against exit.
Nobody had an answer.
The facility's own resident rights policy states that residents have the right to a safe environment and that the physical space should maximize independence without creating safety risks. The courtyard, as inspectors found it, did neither.
The violation was cited at the level of actual harm, affecting a small number of residents.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Avery Nursing Home/noble Building from 2025-10-06 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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AVERY NURSING HOME/NOBLE BUILDING in HARTFORD, CT was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 6, 2025.
Federal inspectors documented the hazards during a complaint inspection completed October 6, 2025.
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.