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Stamford Care Center
53 Courtland Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902
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.
Stamford Care Center, in Stamford, Connecticut, is certified for 156 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Highbridge Healthcare chain.
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 4.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 17, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $132K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 34.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Western Ct Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 31 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.3 | 26.3 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.8% | 37.9% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $132,109 | $8,018 | $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: 10 Feb 2026, 15 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×28 E ×11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | 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 | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | 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 | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2021 | 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 | 8 Nov 2021 |
| 25 Aug 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2021 |
| 25 Aug 2021 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2021 |
| 25 Aug 2021 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2021 |
| 25 Aug 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | Fine | $123,690 | |
| 2 Jun 2025 | Fine | $8,419 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.8%, RNs 61.5%; 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 | 5.0% | 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 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 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 | 4.0% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.5% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.2% | 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: Stamford Care Center Llc. Chain: Highbridge Healthcare (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Care Center Holdco LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2025 |
| Ek Equity LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2025 |
| Gs Equities USA LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2025 |
| Jpw Ct Holdings 2 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2025 |
| Stamford Care Center Realty Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2025 |
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 Western Ct County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgehill Health Center | Stamford | 46 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10.9 | — | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Havencare At Filosa | Danbury | 64 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 26.6 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Havencare At Hancock Hall | Danbury | 96 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 17.7 | — | 1 May 2025 |
| Waveny Care Center | New Canaan | 106 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 14.2 | — | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At St. Camillus | Stamford | 124 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 19.4 | $8K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill | Danbury | 100 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Bethel Health Care Center | Bethel | 161 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 19.3 | $16K | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center | Norwalk | 60 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 25.0 | $8K | 9 Dec 2025 |
All 20 facilities in Western Ct County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Stamford Care Center been cited for?
41 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 Stamford Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $132K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Stamford Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Stamford Care Center?
It is part of the Highbridge Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Stamford Care Center Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Stamford Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Feb 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.