The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
Nursing home report
RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER
SOUTHBURY, CT · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER has an overall 5 of 5 stars. It has 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings, 5-star quality ratings, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7093 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7093.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.79
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 2.08
- Weekend nursing
- 3.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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
23.2%14.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.8%1.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%1.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.6%4.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.6%3.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.5%9.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
28.9%12.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.6%13.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.3%2.1%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.8%32.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.6%Worsening
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
—97.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.3%67.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—57.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
56.8%17%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
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 August 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 complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
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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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CAREONE · 37 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 110.6 residents on an average day (92% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 52 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.