Lutheran Home of Southbury Inc
990 North Main Street · Southbury, CT · 06488 · 2032649135
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Ascentria Care Alliance
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 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 July 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 2025
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 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 March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · 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 September 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075371 · certified since October 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.