Regalcare at Torrington
Overview
Regalcare at Torrington is located in Torrington, CT, part of Litchfield County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 35,357. 19.2% of residents are 65 years or older, 2.7% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are West Torrington, Northwest Harwinton, and Harwinton.
Our network provides data for 6 senior living communities in Torrington, CT with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit limited liability company, Regalcare at Torrington accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 75 beds with an average occupancy rate of 95.6%.
Resident council is available. Regalcare at Torrington is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Regalcare at Torrington reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Connecticut’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
F
28.9% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 9.4% more than the nation and 11.5% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
24% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 9.5% more than the nation and 8.4% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
23.9% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 23.1% less than the nation and 18.3% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
8.2% of residents have depressive symptoms, 0.7% more than the nation and 2.4% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
A
0% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 3.4% less than the nation and 3.4% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
15.6% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 1% more than the nation and 0.9% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
92.9% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 2.5% less than the nation and 0.7% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and the same as the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
76.4% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 16.3% less than the nation and 10.6% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
A
2.7% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 5.4% less than the nation and 3.5% less than the state.
UTI
B
0.5% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.9% less than the nation and 1.5% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
2.3% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.7% more than the nation and 1.1% more than the state.
Weight Loss
A
2.3% of residents lose too much weight, 3.7% less than the nation and 4% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
C
15.7% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 2.3% less than the nation and 5.8% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
7% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 5.2% more than the nation and 5.4% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
50% of residents saw improvements in function, 24.3% less than the nation and 25.2% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
57.4% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 22.1% less than the nation and 6.8% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
56.3% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 20.4% less than the nation and 11% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
D
85.3% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 2% less than the nation and 7.6% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
C
62.7% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 5.4% more than the nation and 7.6% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
B
95.5% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 8.6% more than the nation and 1.1% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
F
9.1% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 33.8% less than the nation and 61.4% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Regalcare at Torrington provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Connecticut’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 50 minutes per resident daily, 21 minutes shorter than the nation and 16 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
C
Licensed partial nurse hours total 48 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes shorter than the nation and the same as the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 33 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 11 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 20 minutes per resident daily, 6 minutes shorter than the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
B
Physical therapist hours total 4 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
F
The registered nurse turnover rate is 100%, 48.1% higher than the nation and 56.2% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
F
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 100%, 46.7% higher than the nation and 57.7% higher than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Regalcare at Torrington residents that require a hospital visit, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is the closest, 1.81 miles away. Bristol Hospital is the next nearest, 12.87 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Walgreens, 0.64 miles away, and Walgreens, 0.66 miles away. CVS Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Litchfield Hills Family Dental Practice and Brian C Mooney DMD are 0.1 miles and 0.1 miles away. As for vision care, Opticare is 0.24 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Christmas Village is 0.98 miles away, and Coe Memorial Park is 1.03 miles away. AMC CLASSIC Torrington 6 is 0.81 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Gilbert Library, 0.92 miles from Regalcare at Torrington.
Nearby places of worship include First United Methodist Church and Advent Christian Church. The former is 0.1 miles, and the latter is 0.19 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Maria’s Unisex Salon is 0.43 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Angels Food and Twin Colony Diner, 0.17 miles and 0.26 miles away. La Cucina and BURGER KING are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, ALDI is 0.44 miles away, and Las Americas Grocery is 0.65 miles away. Casa Mix Grocery and Petes Deli are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Torrington Municipal & Teachers Credit Union, 0.21 miles away, or Union Savings Bank, 0.68 miles away. Torrington Savings Bank and Citibank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Torrington
July was Torrington’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 86°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 17°F.
The city saw 39.42 inches of precipitation, 54.6 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 67% over the last 12 months.