Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Ridgefield, CT

CMS overall rating

Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Ridgefield, CT

CMS overall rating

642 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877 View map

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Laurel Ridge Health Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Laurel Ridge Health Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of 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.

Facility Direct Line (203) 438-8226

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Connecticut state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 48m per day

This facility Connecticut avg (3h 58m per day)

vs Connecticut avg

-4%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +14% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	34m per day	▼ 20% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	57m per day	▲ 14% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 23m per day	▲ 4% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 31m per day	▲ 3% State avg: 3h 25m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	5m per day	▼ 6% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	20m per day	▼ 30% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

136 days

126-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 33 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

90%

Higher than the Connecticut average: 84%

Occupied beds

113 / 126

Average occupied beds in Connecticut homes 102 beds

Facility TypeChronic & Convalescent Nursing Home

StatusActive

IssuanceOctober 10, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026

License Number2509

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Admin 3 FTE

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Since 2019 · 7 years of data 39 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Connecticut state average

Overall vs. CT average

Latest Inspection July 3, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CT Average	vs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	39	19	This facility has 105% more total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (39 vs. CT avg 19).↑ 105% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2019.	5.6	2.7	This facility has 107% more deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (5.6 vs. CT avg 2.7).↑ 107% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	9.8	1.5	This facility has 553% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (9.8 vs. CT avg 1.5).↑ 553% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CT Average	vs. CT Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	4	13	This facility has 69% fewer total inspections than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (4 vs. CT avg 13).↓ 69% better

Inspection breakdown

4routine inspections

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

April 8, 2025 complaint investigation found six deficiencies including neglect in incontinent care, failure to report resident altercations timely, inadequate staffing, and incomplete medical records documentation.
April 9, 2025 renewal inspection identified violations of Connecticut statutes and regulations, linked to substantiated complaints of neglect and reporting failures from the prior investigation.
August 7, 2024 Plan of Correction was approved following initial licensing inspection, establishing infection control, staffing, and quality assurance requirements for compliance.

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 5

Connecticut average 5.7

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations

Connecticut average 32

Citations per inspection

5.8

Connecticut average 5.82

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

27 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.3

Serious health citations

43% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.7

0 critical citations Connecticut average: 0.3

1 serious citation Connecticut average: 0.7

27 moderate citations Connecticut average: 28.8

1 minor citation Connecticut average: 2.3

Citations history (last 7 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation May 06, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 08, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 08, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 08, 2025

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 10 deficiencies (34%)

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 6 deficiencies (21%)

Resident Rights 2 deficiencies (7%)

Infection Control 1 deficiency (3%)

Administration 1 deficiency (3%)

Pharmacy Services 1 deficiency (3%)

Total staff 243

Employees 104

Contractors 139

Staff to resident ratio 2.15 : 1

15% more staff per resident than Connecticut average

Avg staff/day 58

Average shift 8.3 hours

11% better than Connecticut average

Total staff hours (quarter) 44,097

Nursing staff breakdown

7.6 hours

8.3 hours

110

8.6 hours

Contractor staffing

8,842 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 58 Licensed Practical Nurse: 43 Registered Nurse: 21 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Medical Director: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Other Physician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	52	58	110	22,511	92	100%	8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	43	64	9,635	92	100%	8.3
Registered Nurse	11	21	32	3,829	92	100%	7.6
Nurse Aide in Training	8	0	8	1,516	86	93%	8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,327	69	75%	8
Other Social Services Staff	3	0	3	996	78	85%	7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	796	68	74%	7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	538	70	76%	6.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	462	56	61%	8.2
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	440	55	60%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	424	62	67%	6.8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	421	43	47%	9.8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	402	52	57%	7.7
Medical Director	0	2	2	106	34	37%	2.9
Administrator	1	0	1	64	8	9%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	59	30	33%	1.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	45	9	10%	5
Other Physician	0	1	1	32	10	11%	3.2
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	1	2	2%	0.4

110 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

64 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

32 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 93%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 75%

3 Other Social Services Staff

% of Days 85%

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 74%

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 76%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 61%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 60%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 67%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 47%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 57%

2 Medical Director

% of Days 37%

1 Administrator

% of Days 9%

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 33%

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 10%

1 Other Physician

% of Days 11%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 2%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 8.9

14% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 10.4

Functional decline score 20.0

In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures

Average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.7%

33% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened 18.4%

In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 19.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 29.0%

16% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 24.9%

Falls with Major Injury 4.2%

21% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.6%

In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.9%

11% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.7%

25% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 15.2%

Antipsychotic Use 33.7%

97% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 85.9%

In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 87.5%

Influenza Vaccine 86.1%

8% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 93.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.14

In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.01

31% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.53

Short-stay resident measures

Above average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 42.9%

39% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 70.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.2%

46% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 40.7%

42% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 69.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 17.4%

30% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 25.0%

Emergency department visits 12.1%

9% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 11.1%

Falls with major injury 1.2%

53% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 51.0%

5% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 53.0%

5% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 113

Medicare

5.3% of residents

Medicaid

73.5% of residents

Private pay or other

21.2% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Laurel Ridge Health Care Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 85.1% ↑ 2.2pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $229.3K ↑ ~$15.2K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $10.8M ↑ ~$915.6K vs 2022

Operating Margin 1.5% ↑ 0.1pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income

Salaries Wage Costs Contract Labor

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	93.1%	96.4%	86.2%	93.1%	95.1%	94.1%	92.8%	94.7%	87.7%	78.0%	82.9%	85.1%
Beds	126	126	126	126	126	126	126	126	126	126	126	126
Net Income	$554,916	$1,762,840	$1,236,187	$1,181,637	$211,239	-$921,865	$876,452	$723,681	-$267,025	-$279,602	$216,403	$606,771
Gross Revenue	$19,595,233	$22,209,305	$22,371,727	$23,228,568	$21,690,338	$25,038,834	$26,210,804	$26,437,563	$24,634,682	$24,295,873	$26,896,644	$28,200,247
Operating Expenses	$13,283,887	$13,479,438	$13,885,658	$14,169,541	$14,636,518	$15,731,391	$13,914,357	$14,412,150	$15,072,977	$13,584,206	$15,357,682	$15,193,641
Net Patient Income	$415,376	$1,761,505	$1,262,716	$1,174,784	$23,497	-$949,768	$801,414	$670,417	-$298,979	-$291,144	$214,116	$229,320
Net Patient Revenue	$13,699,263	$15,240,943	$15,148,374	$15,344,325	$14,660,015	$14,781,623	$14,715,771	$15,082,567	$14,773,998	$13,293,062	$15,571,798	$15,422,961
Payroll Costs	$8,483,472	$8,530,967	$8,996,525	$9,096,785	$9,628,513	$9,528,332	$9,220,874	$9,191,056	$10,284,656	$8,675,401	$9,857,733	$10,773,318
Operating Margin %	3.0%	11.6%	8.3%	7.7%	0.2%	-6.4%	5.5%	4.4%	-2.0%	-2.2%	1.4%	1.5%
Medicare %	13.9%	14.9%	19.5%	17.2%	9.9%	11.7%	12.5%	10.1%	10.6%	10.0%	13.8%	9.3%
Medicaid %	78.1%	74.5%	66.7%	70.7%	82.0%	79.1%	78.3%	79.2%	85.5%	83.7%	75.9%	78.4%
Private %	8.0%	10.6%	13.8%	12.1%	8.0%	9.2%	9.2%	10.7%	3.9%	6.3%	10.3%	12.3%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$319	$344	$382	$358	$334	$342	$345	$347	$365	$371	$409	$394
Cost/Day	$309	$304	$350	$331	$334	$364	$326	$331	$373	$379	$403	$388
Avg Length of Stay	167.8 days	222.7 days	125.9 days	167.2 days	205.0 days	164.5 days	145.7 days	160.0 days	201.3 days	177.5 days	141.2 days	136.3 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

Net patient revenue

$15.4M

Net patient income

$229.3K

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$15.4M

Net patient income

$229.3K

Other income

$377.5K

Payroll costs

$10.8M 69.9% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.4M

Total costs

$15.2M

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: 3-story

Beauty Services

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Rehabilitative Support

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (83% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 15 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 83%

Private pay 3%

Medicaid 14%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 71%

Private pay 8%

Medicaid 21%

3.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Ridgefield's city center to Laurel Ridge Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+

General 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).

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits

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

Age —

General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+

General 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.

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits

Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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.

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits

Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

What neighborhood is Laurel Ridge Health Care Center in?

Laurel Ridge Health Care Center is in the Route 7 Gateway neighborhood of Ridgefield.

Is Laurel Ridge Health Care Center in a walkable area?

Laurel Ridge Health Care Center has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Laurel Ridge Health Care Center?

According to CT state health department records, Laurel Ridge Health Care Center's license number is 2509.

When does Laurel Ridge Health Care Center's license expire?

According to CT state health department records, Laurel Ridge Health Care Center's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center?

Laurel Ridge Health Care Center's occupancy is 90%.

Does Laurel Ridge Health Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Laurel Ridge Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CT.

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Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

Overview of Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Staffing

Staff Details (State Data)

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

110 Certified Nursing Assistant

64 Licensed Practical Nurse

32 Registered Nurse

8 Nurse Aide in Training

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 Other Social Services Staff

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Medical Director

1 Administrator

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Other Physician

1 Qualified Social Worker

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Connecticut

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

Statewide Respite Care Program

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Connecticut