nursing home in Southington, CT
Southington Care Center
45 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT 06489 · (860) 621-9559
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Southington Care Center at a glance
Southington Care Center is a 130-bed non-profit nursing home in Southington, Connecticut (Capitol County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Connecticut average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 9, 2024) found 5 health citations. The Connecticut average is 13.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.6% per year (state average 37.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 130
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 10, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Capitol County
- CMS Certification Number
- 075336
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) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 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) | 4.72 hrs | 3.73 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.13 hrs | 0.69 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.72 hrs | 2.22 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.18 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.6% | 37.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 14.8% | 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) | 5 | 13 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 17 | 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 | 130 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 125 | 103 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96% | 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) | 2.8% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1% | 4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.8% | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.2% | 18% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.9% | 16.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.6% | 6.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 19.6% | 17.6% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.8% | 24.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.3% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 88.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80.4% | 69.7% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89.8% | 71.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 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 2, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| December 3, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2026 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 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 July 25, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 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 June 20, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| October 12, 2021 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 23, 2021 |
| April 11, 2019 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 2, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 Fire safety | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0927 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 2, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 23, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 Standard | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 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 May 23, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 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 May 23, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 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 May 23, 2019 |
| April 11, 2019 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected May 23, 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABIARZ, JOSEPH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| BARRETT, STEPHEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2025 |
| BARRETT, STEPHEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/07/2021 |
| SMULLEN, ERIC Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| AGBA, CHIBUEZE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| KOSTURKO, MARYELLEN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| PATEL, BIMAL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| BABIARZ, JOSEPH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| BARRETT, STEPHEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/07/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southington Care Center's rating?
Southington 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 Southington Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Connecticut average of 13. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Southington 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 Southington Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Southington Care Center and how do I contact it?
Southington Care Center is at 45 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT 06489. Phone: (860) 621-9559.
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.