Ludlowe Center for Health & RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 118 Jefferson Street, Fairfield, CT 06825
- CCN
- 075330
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 144
- Residents per day
- 134
- CMS flags
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 15 Sep 2025. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $47,905 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 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region median | Connecticut median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 15 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) | 15 Sep 2025 | 11 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 18 Dec 2023 | 8 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 5 | 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 | F0 | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| 6 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 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 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 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 | 29 Jan 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 5 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 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2021 |
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.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2025 | Fine | $39,081 | |
| 2 Oct 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
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 | 4.24 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.83 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.04 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.37 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.84 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 23.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 43.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | 10.1% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.1% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.2% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.5% | 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
- Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
- Chain
- National Health Care Associates (42 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozaic Senior Life | Bridgeport | 2 of 5 | 16 | $58,260 | 29 Sep 2025 | |
| Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fairfield | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 30 Jul 2024 | |
| Springs at 3030 Park, The | Bridgeport | 5 of 5 | 3 | $8,018 | 7 Jan 2026 | |
| Civita Care Northbridge | Bridgeport | 1 of 5 | 16 | $148,053 | 24 Mar 2026 | |
| Maefair Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Trumbull | 3 of 5 | 7 | $25,366 | 30 Apr 2025 | |
| Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc | Fairfield | 1 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 8 Apr 2025 | |
| Southport Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Southport | 2 of 5 | 16 | $13,757 | 31 Jul 2025 | |
| Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Ce | Stratford | 1 of 5 | 18 | $14,069 | 25 Oct 2024 | |
| Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Stratford | 2 of 5 | 22 | $7,443 | 25 Oct 2024 | |
| Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation | Shelton | 3 of 5 | 14 | $8,018 | 17 Sep 2025 | |
| Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc | Shelton | 2 of 5 | 14 | $7,446 | 19 Aug 2024 | |
| Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes | Shelton | 2 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 9 Dec 2024 |
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 Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation (CCN 075330). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/ludlowe-center-for-health-rehabilitation-fairfield-ct-075330/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 Oct 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 18 Dec 2023.
- Who operates Ludlowe 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 no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Ludlowe 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.