The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LORD CHAMBERLAIN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
STRATFORD, CT · Medicare-certified · 190 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
2-star nursing home overall. Health inspection and quality measures are both 2 stars, staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.64 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6422 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 5, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6422.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93
- Nurse aides
- 2.30
- Weekend nursing
- 3.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 22%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.6%17.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%1.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%3.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%0.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
11.3%9.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30.5%16.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
34.6%15.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.3%10.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.9%29.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
22.5%31.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—44.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
16.7%27.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 22 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $7,443 in total fines.
- $7,443
Federal fine
Dec 22, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of RYDERS HEALTH MANAGEMENT · 8 homes · 1.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 182.8 residents on an average day (96% of 190 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.