Beechwood
Nursing Home Facility
31 Vauxhall St, New London, CT 06320
Beechwood is a senior care community located in New London, CT. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the New London area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (860) 442-4363.
With 60 beds, Beechwood is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in New London average about 85 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in New London average about 2.5 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 2 stars for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2025 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in New London average about 3.6 hours.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 23 problems at Beechwood. None of them caused harm to a resident. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Beechwood offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 60
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
- Last health inspection June 2025
Resident & family reviews
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