Laurel Ridge Center for Health & RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
- CCN
- 075395
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 126
- Residents per day
- 114
- CMS flags
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 8 Apr 2025. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Connecticut (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Western Connecticut Planning Region median | Connecticut median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 20 homes in the planning region, 191 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Connecticut median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 8 Apr 2025 | 11 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 11 Aug 2022 | 16 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 4 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | B | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 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 | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 1 Oct 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 | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | E | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 4 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2019 |
| 30 Oct 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2019 |
| 30 Oct 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2019 |
| 30 Oct 2019 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Connecticut median | Connecticut average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.06 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.93 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.53 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.66 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 37.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.6% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.8% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Laurel Ridge Acquisition Operator LLC
- Chain
- National Health Care Associates (42 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill Capital Associates LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 Oct 2024 | |
| Dymer Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 Oct 2024 | |
| Juniper Capital Associates LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 Oct 2024 | |
| Oak Management Capital LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 Oct 2024 | |
| Cedar Hill Capital Associates LLC | 5% or greater security interest | 10 Oct 2024 | |
| Juniper Capital Associates LLC | 5% or greater security interest | 10 Oct 2024 | |
| Oak Management Capital LLC | 5% or greater security interest | 10 Oct 2024 | |
| National Health Care Associates Inc | Operational/managerial control | 10 Dec 2024 | |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Adp of the snf | 10 Dec 2024 | |
| Cedar Hill Capital Associates LLC | Adp of the snf | 19 Nov 2024 | |
| Dymer Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 19 Nov 2024 | |
| Juniper Capital Associates LLC | Adp of the snf | 4 Dec 2024 | |
| National Health Care Associates Inc | Adp of the snf | 10 Dec 2024 | |
| Preferred Therapy Solutions LLC | Adp of the snf | 10 Dec 2024 | |
| Procare LTC Holding LLC | Adp of the snf | 10 Dec 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Western Connecticut Planning Region
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John Paul II Center | Danbury | 2 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 13 May 2025 | |
| Havencare at Hancock Hall | Danbury | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 1 May 2025 | |
| Havencare at Filosa | Danbury | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 7 Aug 2024 | |
| Civita Care Center at Danbury | Danbury | 2 of 5 | 20 | $9,110 | 7 May 2025 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Hill | Danbury | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 9 Jun 2025 | |
| Bethel Health Care Center | Bethel | 4 of 5 | 6 | $16,036 | 22 Jul 2025 | |
| Wilton Meadows Health Care Center | Wilton | 2 of 5 | 15 | $16,452 | 9 Oct 2024 | |
| Stone Bridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Newtown | 4 of 5 | 6 | $10,358 | 2 Jun 2025 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk | Norwalk | 2 of 5 | 14 | $12,834 | 17 Mar 2026 | |
| Villa at Stamford, The | Stamford | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 30 Jul 2024 | |
| Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center | Norwalk | 4 of 5 | 7 | $8,278 | 27 Aug 2024 | |
| Waveny Care Center | New Canaan | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 18 Nov 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation (CCN 075395). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/laurel-ridge-center-for-health-rehabilitation-ridgefield-ct-075395/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 May 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 11 Aug 2022.
- Who operates Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain National Health Care Associates. The CMS ownership file names National Health Care Associates Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Connecticut as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.