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Pomperaug Woods Health Center
80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
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.
Pomperaug Woods Health Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Southbury, Connecticut, certified for 37 beds and caring for about 31 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 11, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 54.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $21K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), above the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 45.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Naugatuck Vly Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 31 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 54.1 | 31.7 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.1% | 39.6% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $20,872 | $0 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 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: 16 Oct 2024, 18 Apr 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×10 E ×5 F ×2 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 7 Jan 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 16 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2024 | Fine | $12,854 | |
| 18 Sep 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.1%, RNs 27.3%; 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 | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.9% | 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 with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.3% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pomperaug Woods Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Savings Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2020 |
| Newtown Savings Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2020 |
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 Naugatuck Vly County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Middlebury | Middlebury | 58 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 24.1 | $13K | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | Plymouth | 60 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 38.3 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Orange Health Care Center | Orange | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 31.7 | — | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Wallingford | 130 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 12.3 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
| River Glen Health Care Center | Southbury | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 22.5 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Waterbury | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 26.7 | — | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Apple Rehab Watertown | Watertown | 110 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 32.7 | $25K | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill | Waterbury | 90 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 26.7 | — | 6 Dec 2024 |
All 20 facilities in Naugatuck Vly County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pomperaug Woods Health Center been cited for?
20 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 Pomperaug Woods Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $21K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pomperaug Woods Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pomperaug Woods Health Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pomperaug Woods Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 16 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.