The home failed to ensure each resident got needed dental services. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 791 — 42 CFR §483.55 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc
SOUTHPORT, CT · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC in Southport, CT has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspections, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. Staffing is above the federal benchmark at 4.43 hours per resident per day vs. 4.1, but the facility has had $13,757 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4294 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 31, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $13,757recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4294.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.00
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85
- Nurse aides
- 2.57
- Weekend nursing
- 3.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
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
15.9%17%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%0.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9%1.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%10.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.9%10.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.6%1.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14%12.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.8%0.7%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.4%18%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
63.6%79%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
—96.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.3%92.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—60.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
54.7%40%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,757 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,757 in total fines.
- $13,757
Federal fine
Jul 31, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE · 6 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 109.2 residents on an average day (91% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 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.