Pomperaug Woods Health Center
80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT 06488 · (203) 262-6555
Non profit - Corporation · 37 certified beds
Pomperaug Woods Health Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2024, found 8 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Connecticut average is 13.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $20,872 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 16, 2024 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 16, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.October 16, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.October 16, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 16, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.October 16, 2024 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.October 16, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 16, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 16, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 20, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.May 29, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.January 7, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 16, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 18, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 18, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 18, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,018September 18, 2024
- Fine of $12,854September 18, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Connecticut average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.26 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.35 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.91 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.00 | 2.22 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.1% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 37 |
| Average residents per day | 31 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Ingraham Manor Rehab and Nursing Bristol · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Middlebury Middlebury · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Pomperaug Woods Health Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.