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
🏥 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
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0602 Severity DProtect 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 DProtect 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 GEnsure 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 EProcure 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 ESet 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
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