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LUDLOWE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION

118 JEFFERSON STREET, FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
Score: 45 / 100

Ludlowe Center For Health & Rehabilitation faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 41th percentile among Connecticut nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Ludlowe Center For Health & Rehabilitation provides above-average staffing with 4.22 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 24 deficiencies at Ludlowe Center For Health & Rehabilitation. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.22 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.04 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.37 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.73 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.57 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

24
Total Deficiencies
Oct 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 23 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Oct 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Sep 14, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 6.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.1% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 23.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,824

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
144
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9