Southington Care Center
Nursing Home · Southington, CT
CMS certification number075336
Contact & location
45 Meriden AveSouthington, CT 06489
Capitol County
- Phone
- (860) 621-9559
- ZIP code
- 06489 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 130
- Residents per day
- 124.8 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Hartford Healthcare Senior Services INC
- Medicare certified since
- April 10, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.72 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.13 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.87 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.72 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.18 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.6 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 14.8 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 9, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 4 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-12-03 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-20 |
| 2024-05-09 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-05-09 | 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 2024-06-20 |
| 2024-05-09 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-20 |
| 2021-10-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-23 |
| 2019-04-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-05-23 |
| 2019-04-11 | 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 2019-05-23 |
| 2019-04-11 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-05-23 |
| 2019-04-11 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-05-23 |
| 2019-04-11 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-05-23 |
| 2019-04-11 | 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 2019-05-23 |
| 2019-04-11 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-05-23 |
| 2019-04-11 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-05-23 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Babiarz, Joseph (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barrett, Stephen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barrett, Stephen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smullen, Eric (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Agba, Chibueze (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kosturko, Maryellen (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Patel, Bimal (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Babiarz, Joseph (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barrett, Stephen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Southington Care Center?
Southington Care Center has a 5-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 Southington Care Center have?
It has 130 certified beds and cares for about 125 residents per day.
Has Southington Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Southington Care Center?
(860) 621-9559. The facility is located at 45 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT 06489.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.