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Civita Care Northbridge
2875 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Civita Care Northbridge, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is certified for 145 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Athena Healthcare Systems chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 23, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $148K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 31.5%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Greater Bridgeport Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 44 | 37 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.3 | 27.4 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.5% | 34.4% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $148,053 | $8,018 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 in the county, 191 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Connecticut average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Mar 2026, 26 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×30 E ×5 F ×3 B ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 2 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 2 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | C | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2022 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2022 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2022 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | Fine | $104,940 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Fine | $26,312 | |
| 26 Jun 2024 | Payment denial | — | 64 days |
| 26 Jun 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.5%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.4% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.6% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.8% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Northbridge Health Care Center, Inc.. Chain: Athena Healthcare Systems (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Health Care Associates, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/18/1996 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Greater Bridgeport County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Crest At Meadow Ridge | West Redding | 59 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 30.5 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Springs At 3030 Park, The | Bridgeport | 23 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 78.3 | $8K | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fairfield | 160 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 21.3 | — | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Maefair Center For Health & Rehabilitation | Trumbull | 134 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 22.4 | $25K | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation | Shelton | 120 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 20.8 | $8K | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes | Shelton | 106 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 50 | 47.2 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc | Shelton | 124 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 27.4 | $7K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc | Shelton | 206 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 60 | 29.1 | $8K | 2 Jan 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Greater Bridgeport County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Civita Care Northbridge been cited for?
44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Civita Care Northbridge been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $148K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Civita Care Northbridge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Civita Care Northbridge?
It is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Athena Health Care Associates, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Civita Care Northbridge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.