Occupancy rate
90%
In line with Connecticut averageMostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Nursing Home
Laurel Ridge Health Care Center
Laurel Ridge Health Care Center is a highly recognized nursing home in Ridgefield, CT, that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. With its warm and nurturing environment, older adults can feel at ease during their stay. 24-hour skilled care, three nutritious meals daily, and medication management are also offered to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also utilizes a passport approach to care, helping residents connect with clinical and rehabilitation care without hassles.
Exercise groups, arts and crafts, and gardening are among the many activities that residents can participate in to gain meaningful experiences and stay active. Residents can also move around and connect with friends through its state-of-the-art amenities, including the family room, outdoor courtyard, and cozy lounges. Cafes, restaurants, and other local amenities are also located in the area, offering easy access to leisure and necessities. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in Connecticut, especially with its high quality of care.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
126
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
89.7%
Residents per day (avg)
111
Occupancy rate
89.7%
Residents per day (avg)
111
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
83% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
15 days
Private pay
3% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Medicaid
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$28.6M
Profit
$606.8K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$28,577,698.00
Profit
$606,771.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.6M
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.
$19.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$28.0M
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Connecticut averageOccupied beds
113 / 126
Average residents
102 per day
License details
Facility type
Chronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
Status
Active
Issuance
October 10, 2024
Expiration
September 30, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
2509
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Staff Composition (State Data)
Admin
3 FTE
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Rehabilitative Support
Types of Care at Laurel Ridge 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.
4 visits/inspections
4 routine inspections
Breakdown by inspection type
- 1 plan of correction
Results
1 with issues
0 without issues
Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:July 3, 2025
Inspection history
04-08-2025
Inspection Report
04-08-2025
Plan of Correction
04-09-2025
Inspection Report
06-18-2025
Inspection Report
07-03-2025
Inspection Report
6 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Laurel Ridge Health Care Center
The most recent inspection on April 9, 2025, identified deficiencies related to state statutes and regulations, though specific details were not provided in the report. Earlier inspections in late March and early April 2025 found multiple issues including neglect in incontinent care, failure to report resident altercations and injuries timely, incomplete nursing assessments, inadequate staffing, food temperature problems, and incomplete medical records documentation. A complaint investigation substantiated neglect related to incontinent care and reporting failures. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with resident care and staffing, with no clear indication of improvement in the most recent reports.
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The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
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-4%
+1%
SNF
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Ridgefield (Route 7 Gateway)
-
-
DAVID REIS FAMILY TRUST NO. 3
85.1%
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30.7%
111
3.7960
-
-
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River Glen Health Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Southbury
Bed Count:
120
Operator:
THCI COMPANY, LLC
CCN:
75241
Occupancy:
88.9%
Home Revenue:
$28,772,207.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,953,512.00
Payroll %:
31.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
110
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5997
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
19
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Regency House Of Wallingford I
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Wallingford (Wallingford Center)
Bed Count:
130
Operator:
BARRY BOKOW 2012 FAMILY TRUST
CCN:
75261
Occupancy:
96.3%
Home Revenue:
$29,082,828.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,852,686.00
Payroll %:
27%
Avg Residents/Day:
124.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4698
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
13
RN share vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Lutheran Home Of Southbury Inc
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Southbury
Bed Count:
134
Operator:
ASCENTRIA CARE ALLIANCE INC
CCN:
75371
Occupancy:
93.5%
Home Revenue:
$22,742,789.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,156,872.00
Payroll %:
40.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
110.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.8083
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
+41%
+41%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+21%
+21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
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Bed Options:
1 Bed
Laurel Ridge Health Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Ridgefield (Route 7 Gateway)
Operator:
DAVID REIS FAMILY TRUST NO. 3
CCN:
75395
Occupancy:
85.1%
Home Revenue:
$28,200,247.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,647,532.00
Payroll %:
30.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
111
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7960
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Staffing vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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642 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.14
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.14
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 2.10
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.01
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.01
31% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.53
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.4%
30% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 25.0%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.1%
9% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 11.1%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
53% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
51.0%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
51.0%
5% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.0%
5% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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