The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LUDLOWE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION
FAIRFIELD, CT · Medicare-certified · 144 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Fairfield, CT has an overall 2-star rating, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. It has had $47,317 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation; reported nurse staffing is 4.24 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2444 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 6, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $47,317recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2444.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.83
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.04
- Nurse aides
- 2.37
- Weekend nursing
- 3.84
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 24%
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
20%22.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%5.9%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8%7.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.1%7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.9%16.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.3%21.1%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%0.9%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19%22.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
84.8%79.2%Improving
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
—86.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.8%90.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—50.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
59.6%89.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
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 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $38,493 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $59,220 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,824 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $47,317 in total fines.
- $38,493
Federal fine
Sep 15, 2025
- $8,824
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · 43 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 133.8 residents on an average day (93% of 144 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.