Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation
118 Jefferson Street · Fairfield, CT · 06825 · 2033724501
144 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Health Care Associates
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $47,317 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
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 January 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 29, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 29, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 15, 2025 | Fine | $38,493 |
| October 2, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075330 · certified since December 12, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.