nursing home in Southbury, CT
River Glen Health Care Center
162 South Britain Rd, Southbury, CT 06488 · (203) 264-9600
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
River Glen Health Care Center at a glance
River Glen Health Care Center is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Southbury, Connecticut (Naugatuck Vly County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Connecticut average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 15, 2025) found 11 health citations. The Connecticut average is 13.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 39.6% per year (state average 37.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Careone
- Medicare-certified since
- March 31, 1974
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Naugatuck Vly County
- CMS Certification Number
- 075241
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.71 hrs | 3.73 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.08 hrs | 2.22 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.28 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 39.6% | 37.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 13 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 35 | 80.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,730 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 111 | 103 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.2% | 88.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.2% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18.2% | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13% | 18% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 19.4% | 16.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4% | 6.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.5% | 22.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 13.3% | 17.6% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29.4% | 24.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 80.7% | 88.6% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 57.5% | 69.7% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 34.9% | 71.8% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 28 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2026 |
| August 15, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected October 1, 2025 |
| July 7, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0603 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 24, 2025 |
| July 7, 2025 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2025 |
| July 7, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2025 |
| July 7, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2025 |
| March 31, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| December 22, 2023 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0500 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 27, 2023 |
| December 22, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 22, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 22, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 22, 2023 Standard | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0741 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| August 31, 2021 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 9, 2021 |
| August 31, 2021 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 9, 2021 |
| August 31, 2021 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 9, 2021 |
| August 31, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2021 |
| August 31, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2021 |
| August 31, 2021 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2021 |
| August 31, 2021 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2021 |
| August 31, 2021 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2021 |
| August 31, 2021 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2021 |
| August 31, 2021 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2021 |
| August 31, 2021 Standard | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| THCI COMPANY, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/30/2002 |
| CARE HOLDINGS, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/30/2002 |
| CARE REALTY, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/30/2002 |
| DES-C 2009 GRAT Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 06/30/2017 |
| STRAUS, DANIEL Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/30/2002 |
| THCI HOLDING COMPANY, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/30/2002 |
| BARUCH, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| HEALTHBRIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/28/2003 |
| BARUCH, DAVID Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is River Glen Health Care Center's rating?
River Glen Health Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Connecticut nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did River Glen Health Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Connecticut average of 13. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does River Glen Health Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns River Glen Health Care Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Careone. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is River Glen Health Care Center and how do I contact it?
River Glen Health Care Center is at 162 South Britain Rd, Southbury, CT 06488. Phone: (203) 264-9600.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.