Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
River Glen Health Care Center
River Glen Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
River Glen Health Care… is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
River Glen Health Care Center
River Glen Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
River Glen Health Care… is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
River Glen Health Care Center is a compassionate nursing home in Southbury, CT, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With its nurturing environment, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe. Therapy services, respite care, and complex medical care are also offered to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community’s wellness-centered approach provides residents with the utmost care and attention to enrich their living experiences.
Board games, light exercises, and a variety of recreational activities provides residents with more opportunities to live actively and maintain social connections. With state-of-the-art equipment and cozy communal spaces, residents are guaranteed a laid-back retirement. Set near a church, restaurants, and other local amenities, residents have quick access to their necessities. This nursing home is one of the best options for nursing care in Connecticut, especially with its top-tier amenities.
Quality ratings
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
120
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.3%
Residents per day (avg)
110
Occupancy rate
90.3%
Residents per day (avg)
110
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Individual
Home revenue
$23.8M
Loss
-$1.2M
Proprietary home
Individual
Home revenue
$23,820,887.00
Loss
$-1,156,166.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$25.0M
17 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 35 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Services
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Chronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
License Date
January 7, 2009
License Expiration
June 30, 2027
Additional licensing details
License number:
2280
Room costs
Private Room (15 rooms)
$693
Semi-Private Room (44 rooms)
$621
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Languages Spoken by Staff
Languages:
French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog
Staff Composition (State Data)
Admin
3 FTE
Registered Nurse
13 FTE
Licensed Practical Nurse
23 FTE
Nursing Assistant
37 FTE
Recreation
5 FTE
Social Services
2 FTE
Food Service Supervisor
2 FTE
Physical Therapy
6 FTE
Occupational Therapy
5 FTE
Speech Therapy
1 FTE
Dietary
10 FTE
Other Staff
13 FTE
Additional Policies & Features
Religious Affiliation:
No Affiliation
Religious Services:
All Denominations, Catholic, Jewish, Protestant
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Types of Care at River Glen Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Inspection History
In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.
10 visits/inspections
8 routine inspections
Breakdown by inspection type
- 1 renewal/recertification inspection
- 1 licensing inspection
- 2 plans of correction
- 5 statements of deficiencies
Results
2 with issues
5 without issues
Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:November 6, 2025
Inspection history
01-29-2024
Inspection Report
04-30-2019
Inspection Report
06-12-2023
Inspection Report
06-12-2023
Inspection Report
06-12-2023
Inspection Report
07-05-2020
Statement of Deficiencies
08-14-2019
Plan of Correction
08-15-2025
Inspection Report
08-15-2025
Inspection Report
09-16-2025
Inspection Report
09-26-2025
Plan of Correction
10-07-2020
Statement of Deficiencies
10-08-2020
Statement of Deficiencies
10-16-2020
Statement of Deficiencies
11-06-2025
Inspection Report
12-15-2020
Statement of Deficiencies
12-22-2023
Inspection Report
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.Compare Nursing Homes around Connecticut
River Glen Health Care Center
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Southbury
120
No
35
THCI COMPANY, LLC
90.3%
$23,634,076.00
$8,150,026.00
34.5%
109.50
5/5
3.5997
5/5
4/5
4/5
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Regency House Of Wallingford I
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Wallingford
130
No
39
BARRY BOKOW 2012 FAMILY TRUST
95.0%
$27,141,462.00
$6,839,495.00
25.2%
124.80
5/5
3.4698
4/5
3/5
5/5
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Lutheran Home Of Southbury Inc
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Southbury
120
No
3
ASCENTRIA CARE ALLIANCE INC
96.8%
$21,407,771.00
$8,212,576.00
38.4%
110.00
4/5
4.8083
4/5
4/5
4/5
1 Bed
Laurel Ridge Health Care Center
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Ridgefield
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No
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2.2 miles from city center
162 S Britain Rd., Southbury, CT 06488
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
166
Total Staff
165
Employees
1
Contractors
46,724
Total Hours (Quarter)
67
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 6.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 8.2 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 8.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
105 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
24 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
18 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
9 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.1%
of total hours from contractors
24 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 0 | 69 | 19,921 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 8,622 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 23 | 0 | 23 | 5,879 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,982 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,485 | 89 | 98% | 6.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,426 | 90 | 99% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,350 | 89 | 98% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,220 | 75 | 82% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 951 | 76 | 84% | 7.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 751 | 62 | 68% | 6.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 508 | 66 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 63 | 69% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 384 | 60 | 66% | 6.4 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 334 | 59 | 65% | 5.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Apr 2019 – Dec 2023)
3
Inspections
19
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
6.33
Citations/Inspection
Dec 2023
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
8
42% of total
Resident Rights
4
21% of total
Infection Control
1
5% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
19
Complaint Investigations
0
State Comparison (CT)
Avg Citations (State)
32
This Facility: 19
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Dec 22, 2023 | B | Quality of Care | F0741 | Corrected |
| Dec 22, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| Dec 22, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2021 | D | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2021 | D | Nursing Services | F0711 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2021 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2021 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Aug 31, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Apr 18, 2019 | D | Quality of Care | F0676 | Corrected |
| Apr 18, 2019 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Apr 18, 2019 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Apr 18, 2019 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Apr 18, 2019 | E | Quality of Care | F0698 | Corrected |
| Apr 18, 2019 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Apr 18, 2019 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: CARE ONE
Resident Census by Payment Source
106
Total Residents
Medicare
47
(44.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
38
(35.8%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
21
(19.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
10.3
Score
Near average
Connecticut avg: 10.4
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
23.3
Score
11% worse than avg
Connecticut avg: 21.1
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
17.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.8%
Urinary Tract Infection
5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
0.4%
Falls with Major Injury
1.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
92.9%
Antipsychotic Use
19.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
22.5%
Influenza Vaccine
97.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.7%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
29.6%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
61.8%
12% worse than avg
Connecticut: 70.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.9%
41% better than avg
Connecticut: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
57.5%
18% worse than avg
Connecticut: 69.8%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
CHCPE
- General: Age 65+, Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits: State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
- CT Specifics: Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).
Statewide Respite Care Program
CT Respite Care
- General: Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
- Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
- CT Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program
- General: Age 62+, Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$41,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; focus is income-based.
- CT Specifics: Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
- Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
- Asset Limits: None since 2023 policy change.
- CT Specifics: Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
- Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- CT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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CHCPE
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits:State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).- Asset Limits:$1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
CT Specifics:Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).
CT Respite Care
Statewide Respite Care Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
- Income Limits:~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$40,000 (individual).
- CT Specifics:Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
- Income Limits (2025):~$41,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; focus is income-based.
- CT Specifics:Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
- Asset Limits:None since 2023 policy change.
- CT Specifics:Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- CT Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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