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POMPERAUG WOODS HEALTH CENTER

80 HERITAGE RD, SOUTHBURY, CT 06488
Score: 48 / 100

Pomperaug Woods Health Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 48/100. The facility ranks in the 45th percentile among Connecticut nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Pomperaug Woods Health Center provides above-average staffing with 5.17 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Pomperaug Woods Health Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.17 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.26 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.10 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.71 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.13 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
May 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0602 Severity D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    May 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0602 Severity D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Jan 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Oct 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity E
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Oct 15, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.7% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 7.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 23.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 12.2% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 30.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $20,872

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
37
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 15, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9