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Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
7003 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614
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.
Certified for 190 beds, Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center serves Stratford in Greater Bridgeport County, Connecticut and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1990.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (22, 11, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $7K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 25.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Greater Bridgeport Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 46 | 37 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.2 | 27.4 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.7% | 34.4% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $7,443 | $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: 25 Oct 2024, 19 Jul 2022.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×28 E ×9 B ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | B | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | B | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | B | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Mar 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 | 8 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | 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 | 8 May 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 26 Nov 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2020 |
| 26 Nov 2019 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2020 |
| 26 Nov 2019 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2020 |
| 26 Nov 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2020 |
| 26 Nov 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2020 |
| 26 Nov 2019 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | B | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.7%, RNs 47.6%; 1 administrator 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 | 22.9% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.2% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.8% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Lord Chamberlain Inc.. Chain: Ryders Health Management (7 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $7K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Ryders Health Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Oct 2024.
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.