Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
7003 Main Street · Stratford, CT · 06614 · 2033755894
190 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ryders Health Management
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,443 |
Inspection citations (46 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 25, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
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.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B October 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B October 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B October 25, 2024
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B October 25, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 22, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075339 · certified since September 17, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.