ElderGrade
A

99/100

Excellent

Southington Care Center

45 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT 06489

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 65 in Capitol County (860) 621-9559
Certified beds
130
Occupancy
96%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

29/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.31 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.13 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 34% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.72 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.13 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.18 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 33.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 14 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 9, 2024 (2 years ago).

D Dec 3, 2025 F0602 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 9, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 9, 2024 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 9, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B May 9, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, minimal potential

E Oct 12, 2021 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 11, 2019 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 11, 2019 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
AGBA, CHIBUEZE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KOSTURKO, MARYELLEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PATEL, BIMAL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BARRETT, STEPHEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SMULLEN, ERIC Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BABIARZ, JOSEPH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BARRETT, STEPHEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BABIARZ, JOSEPH Individual ADP OF THE SNF
BARRETT, STEPHEN Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Southington Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Southington Care Center? +

Southington Care Center holds an ElderGrade of A (99 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Southington Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.72 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Southington Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 14 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Southington Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Southington Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.