Skilled nursing · Danbury, CT

Havencare At Filosa

13 HAKIM ST, Danbury, CT 06810

5 / 5CMS 64 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

75

Top 25%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Measured. Havencare at Filosa presents as a high-performing clinical powerhouse that somehow still struggles with the basic physics of keeping people upright and happy. On the bright side, you’re looking at HIGH_RN_COVERAGE, which means there is a real, live nurse with a clipboard monitoring your mom for over an hour every single day to catch medical red flags before they turn into 3 a.m. sirens. This heavy-duty clinical presence likely explains their five-star outcomes and clean inspections, where the medical paperwork is usually pristine. However, that medical focus doesn't seem to stop people from hitting the floor, as the HIGH_FALLS_MAJOR_INJURY flag suggests that residents are getting seriously hurt at triple the national rate, often because nobody is there to help them to the bathroom. You also have to reckon with HIGH_DEPRESSIVE_SYMPTOMS, a signal that one-third of the residents are feeling the heavy weight of isolation, likely staring at the four walls instead of engaging with the world. While there are zero federal fines on record. though we can’t tell if that’s a lifelong streak or just a recent lucky run. the data suggests a place that is great at medicine but maybe a little thin on the human touch. When you walk in, look past the five-star plaques and ask the administrator why so many residents are falling down and feeling blue despite having so many nurses on the clock.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Connecticut DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

High registered-nurse coverage

This
1.02
National
0.78

More RN time per resident than national average. Earlier catch on medical issues.

Worth asking about

Falls with major injury

This
9.5%
National
1.6%

Above national median. Ask about fall-prevention protocols and individual risk assessment.

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Federal CMS + Connecticut state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5
Health inspection★★★★4 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
1.02
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
4.29
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
52%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
38%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
10.8%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
9.6%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
9.5%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID075074
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds64
Avg residents57

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Falls with major injury rate is 9.5% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 34.5% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Registered nurse coverage is 1.02 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Connecticut DPH · Last reconciled May 18, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Havencare At Filosa?

Havencare At Filosa has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Havencare At Filosa been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Havencare At Filosa appears in the record section above.

Does Havencare At Filosa use antipsychotic medications?

10.8 percent of long-stay residents at Havencare At Filosa are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 9.6 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Havencare At Filosa's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Havencare At Filosa has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 75 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Connecticut state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Havencare At Filosa?

Havencare At Filosa is located at 13 HAKIM ST, Danbury, CT 06810. Phone: (203) 744-3366. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Havencare At Filosa a special focus facility?

Havencare At Filosa is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Havencare At Filosa's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Havencare At Filosa has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Havencare At Filosa compare to other Danbury skilled nursing facilities?

Havencare At Filosa holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 75. Browse the full Danbury directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Havencare At Filosa?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Havencare At Filosa and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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