Home / Connecticut / Stratford
Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
7003 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614 · Greater Bridgeport County · (203) 375-5894
190 certified beds, about 183 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075339 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on October 25, 2024, inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 46 health citations since November 2019, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $7,443 in the last three years; the largest was $7,443, and the latest is dated December 22, 2023.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.53 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.42 of those hours.
25.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).
CMS links it to Ryders Health Management, an affiliated group of 7 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
611/19
1007/22
112/23
201/24
203/24
204/24
2210/24
103/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 46 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
28D
9E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
7B
0C
March 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the State Agency was notified timely of an allegation of abuse (injury of unknown origin).
October 25, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 22 citations
- G Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #42) reviewed for a change in condition, the facility failed to ensure the physician/APRN was notified of the unavailability of a medication resulting in hospitalization, and for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #33 and Resident #38) reviewed for edema, the facility failed to notify the physician of weight increase of 5 pounds (lbs.) in one week for a resident with diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy review and interviews for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #128) reviewed for anticoagulation, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for Resident #128 who was receiving an anticoagulant and for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #160) reviewed for urinary catheters, the facility failed to implement a care plan for a resident with a urinary catheter.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and staff interviews for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #27) reviewed for Advance Directives, the facility failed to revise the care plan when the resident changed his/her code status from a Full Code to Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and for 2 of 8 residents reviewed for care planning (106, 113) the facility failed to revise the care plan timely. For Resident #232, the facility failed to revise the resident care plan following an unwitnessed fall, and for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #65), the facility failed to invite a resident to care plan meetings.
- E Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #38) reviewed for a limited Range Of Motion (ROM), the facility failed to apply hand splints per the physician's order.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations of the kitchen and dry storage area, facility policy review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen and dry storage area were kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and food temperature thermometers were sanitized prior to taking the temperature of food items per facility policy and failed to ensure opened unlabeled food items/supplements were labeled when opened and discarded.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review and interviews for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #71) reviewed for dignity, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of mistreatment.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy for 1 of 4 residents, (Resident #44) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure pressure ulcer treatments were performed in accordance with infection control standards.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility policy review and staff interviews for 1 of 8 residents reviewed for accidents and hazards (Resident #232), the facility failed to provide a safe and complete transfer from a chair to bed for a resident requiring assistance, resulting in a fall with major injury and for 1 of 3 sampled resident (Resident #71) who was reviewed for dignity, the facility failed to maintain an accident-free environment and for 2 of 8 residents (Resident # 24) who required supervision during meals, the facility failed to provide appropriate supervision for a resident on aspiration precautions.
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility policy and interviews for 1 sampled resident (Resident #139) reviewed for trauma informed care, the facility failed to ensure a resident with history of trauma was addressed to include identification of life event(s), triggers/stressors and management of care to prevent re-traumatization.
- D Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation and staff interviews for 1 of 4 residents (Resident # 123) reviewed for physician visits, the facility failed to ensure electronic physician's orders were signed timely.
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review and staff interviews for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #123) reviewed for physician's orders, the facility failed to ensure staff were trained in the procedure for using the electronic physician order system and their responsibility in ensuring physician orders were signed timely.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, review of the clinical record, and facility policy for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #33) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to prevent the administration of an unnecessary medication for constipation.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, review of the clinical record, and facility policy for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #33) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to implement a stop date for a psychotropic (drugs used to treat mental illness) medication.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility policy review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications were secured during medication administration, and failed to discard expired heparin flushes and the facility failed to store a narcotic liquid medication securely, ensure expired over the counter medications were not in the medication cart for use and failed to ensure an insulin bottle was labeled with the resident's name and the date the medication was opened.
- D Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, facility policy and interview for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #10) reviewed for dinning, the facility failed to honor resident's food choices.
- D Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations of the breakfast, policy review and staff interviews for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for food (Residents #67 and # 146), the facility failed to follow the resident meal ticket which resulted in food items missing from the breakfast meal.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations of the noon meal, review of facility policy and staff interviews for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident #82), the facility failed to provide appropriate food consistency for a resident on a pureed diet.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #38) reviewed for limited range of motion, the facility staff failed to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when direct care for a feeding tube was provided to a resident who required Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP).
- B Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 3 dining rooms (Resident #17, 43, 79, 80, 102, 105, 110, 154, 163) reviewed for dining, the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience.
- B Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Trust Accounts, interviews and facility policy for 2 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #94 and Resident #100) reviewed for personal funds, the facility failed to ensure interest was provided to the resident account. The findings On 10/24/24 at 9:10 AM, review of the Resident Trust Accounts with the Business Office Manager identified the following: 1. Resident #94 was admitted to the facility in March 2023 and currently has a payor source of Medicaid. On 10/24/24 at 9:10 AM, review of the Resident Trust Accounts with the Business Office Manager identified on 12/13/23 Resident #94 had a balance of 100.00 dollars ($), although interest was posted to other Resident Trust Accounts within the facility on 1/2/24, the Resident Fund Statement identified Resident #94 did not receive interest. [...]
- B Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation and interviews for Resident Trust Accounts, the facility failed to ensure a Surety Bond was in place prior to October 24, 2024.
- B Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility policy and staff interviews for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalizations (Residents #63 and 167), the facility failed to provide the responsible party notice of the facility bed hold of the bed hold at the time of a facility transfer.
April 22, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents, (Resident #1), reviewed for change in condition, the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified when a resident refused medications.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for change in condition, the facility failed to ensure vital signs were obtained and respiratory assessments was performed prior to and after administering respiratory treatments.
March 27, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents, (Resident #2), reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical abuse.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents, (Resident #1), reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure a care plan was implemented to include interventions for a resident with impaired cognition and was at risk for falls who frequently got up unassisted resulting in falls.
January 9, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of two (2) residents, (Resident #1) who were reviewed for care and services, the facility failed to ensure a resident was treated in a dignified manner.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of two (2) sampled residents, (Resident #1), who were reviewed for care and services, the facility failed to ensure neurological assessments were initiated in accordance with facility policy.
December 22, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who required two (2) person assistance with turning and repositioning when in bed, the facility failed to ensure two (2) staff members were present at the bedside when the resident was turned onto a side to prevent the resident from sliding off the bed and sustaining a fracture of the right tibia and fibula.
July 19, 2022Standard inspection · 10 citations
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 residents (Resident # 40, 51 and 161) reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed to ensure oxygen tubing was changed and dated on a weekly basis. Further, for Resident #40 the facility failed to obtain Covid testing following the development of respiratory symptoms in a timely manner, and for Resident #51, the facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment was stored according to policy and infection control standards and failed to respond to a specialty service recommendation to determine the ongoing need for oxygen therapy following the initiation of oxygen therapy.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff followed infection control practices regarding glove removal and hand hygiene.
- D Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interview for 1 resident (Resident #115) reviewed for care planning, the facility failed to ensure the resident had the right to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 resident (Resident #15) reviewed for dialysis, the facility failed to ensure an emergency pressure dressing kit was at bedside per facility policy and for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #136) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to obtain a physician order for a specialized pressure relieving mattress,.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #69) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure weekly assessments of the pressure ulcer.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #78) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure the residents bed was locked to prevent a fall.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #158) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to ensure follow the policy and reweigh the resident when a significant weight loss was identified.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 residents (Resident #126 and 147) reviewed for Medication Storage, the facility failed to ensure insulin pens/vials where dated when opened per facility policy.
- B Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interview for 2 residents (Resident #77 and 95), who had been transferred to the hospital, the facility failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the hospital transfers.
- B Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 residents (Resident #40 and 51) reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed to ensure the accuracy of the clinical record when documenting the PRN (as needed) use of oxygen therapy.
November 26, 2019Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 of 4 sampled residents reviewed for pressure ulcers (Resident #19, Resident #30 and Resident #159), the facility failed to ensure the appropriate pressure relieving device was utilized and failed to complete weekly Braden Scale assessment per physician orders (Resident #159).
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on an observation, a review of the clinical record, staff interviews, a review of the facility documentation, and the facility policy, for one of four residents reviewed for the use of an antipsychotic medication (Resident #131), the facility failed to consistently monitor behaviors for a resident that was administered antipsychotic medication.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to maintain food holding temperatures according to facility policy.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interview for one of one resident in survey sample reviewed for fluid restriction (Resident #235), the facility failed to ensure Resident #235 did not exceed a physician directed fluid restriction.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident #89 and Resident #117), the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to a resident during the administration of a nebulizer treatment to prevent a burn injury (Resident #89) and failed to report a potential injury so an assessment could be completed by the Registered Nurse (Resident #117).
- B PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interview for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #108) reviewed for Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR), the facility failed to ensure that a resident who had a thirty day exempted stay and a Level One positive screen was re-screened in a timely manner.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 5 on October 25, 2024, 2 on July 19, 2022, 2 on November 26, 2019.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- E Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.53 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.42 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.20 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.90 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 25.7% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 47.6% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.68 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.66 on weekdays and 3.20 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.83 in April to June 2025 to 3.53 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.53 | 0.42 | 3.66 | 3.20 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 183 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.64 | 0.41 | 3.76 | 3.35 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 183 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.76 | 0.36 | 3.90 | 3.41 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 183 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.83 | 0.36 | 4.03 | 3.36 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 180 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Connecticut, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.66 | 0.61 | 3.80 | 3.31 | 6.0% | 1.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.9 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.2 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.8 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.8 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.9 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LORD CHAMBERLAIN INC.. CMS links this home to Ryders Health Management, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 1.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Sbriglio 2009 Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 25% | 12/28/2012 |
| Martin Sbriglio 2009 Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 25% | 12/28/2012 |
| Sbriglio, Martin | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 12/28/2012 |
| Sbriglio, Robert | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 02/01/1995 |
| Sbriglio, Martin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/1995 | |
| Sbriglio, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/1995 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 16 problems in this area, most recently on October 25, 2024: "Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on October 25, 2024: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on October 25, 2024: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on October 25, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.20 hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.37.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Ce Stratford, 0 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation Shelton, 2.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Civita Care Center at West River Milford, 2.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc Shelton, 2.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- Civita Care Center at Milford Milford, 2.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 67 citations
- Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc Shelton, 4.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 64 citations
- Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes Shelton, 4.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 50 citations
- Maefair Center for Health & Rehabilitation Trumbull, 4.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 30 citations
Connecticut contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Connecticut. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 860-424-5200. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Connecticut DPH Nursing Home Site, survey findings by facility, where Connecticut publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 22 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on October 25, 2024. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $7,443 in the last three years.
- Does Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers, and links the home to Ryders Health Management. Legal business name: LORD CHAMBERLAIN INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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