Crime & Safety

New Haven Nursing Home Could Be Closed for 10 Days: Report

The home was closed after a sprinkler malfunction damaged electrical panels.

NEW HAVEN, CT — Advanced Nursing and Rehabilitation Center could be closed for up to 10 days following a sprinkler malfunction that damaged electrical panels Monday.

The 185 patients were moved to other various facilities in the area, according to the New Haven Register.

American Medical Response led the transportation effort with 32 ambulances and 73 paramedics. The undertaking was an all-night event that combined efforts of AMR, the center, city officials and taxi services.

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