Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Nursing Home · Fairfield, CT

CMS overall rating 2/5 Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number075330
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

118 Jefferson Street
Fairfield, CT 06825
Greater Bridgeport County
Phone
(203) 372-4501
ZIP code
06825 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
144
Residents per day
133.8 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
Chain
National Health Care Associates (42 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
December 12, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.24 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.83 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.04 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.37 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.84 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
23.6 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
43.3 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 15, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-10-06 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-11-13
2025-10-06 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-13
2025-09-15 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-09-15 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-09-15 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-09-15 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-09-15 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-09-15 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-09-15 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-09-15 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-09-15 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-27
2025-02-25 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-08
2025-01-17 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2024-10-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-11-13
2024-10-02 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-13
2024-05-30 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-11
2024-05-30 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-11
2023-12-18 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-29
2023-12-18 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-29
2023-12-18 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-29
2023-12-18 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-29
2023-11-29 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-26
2021-08-18 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-29
2021-08-18 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-29

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $47,905 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-09-15Fine$39,081
2024-10-02Fine$8,824

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ostreicher, Marvin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Page, Patricia (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation?

Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Connecticut.

How many beds does Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation have?

It has 144 certified beds and cares for about 134 residents per day.

Has Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $47,905 in the last three years.

Who owns Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation?

It is part of National Health Care Associates and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation?

(203) 372-4501. The facility is located at 118 Jefferson Street, Fairfield, CT 06825.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.