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SOUTHINGTON CARE CENTER

45 MERIDEN AVE, SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489
Score: 97 / 100

Southington Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Southington, Connecticut, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 97/100, it ranks in the top 1% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Southington Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 16 deficiencies at Southington Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.40 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.89 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.56 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.82 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
Dec 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity D
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0602 Severity D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 8, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    May 8, 2024 · 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 2.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.5% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 97 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
130
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 8, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7