LUDLOWE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION
118 JEFFERSON STREET, FAIRFIELD, CT 06825 · CCN 075330
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 144
- Avg residents/day
- 134.0
- Phone
- 2033724501
Inspection history vs Connecticut & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Connecticut avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-09-15 | 11 | 13.3 | 9.5 | -2.3 better |
| 2 | 2023-12-18 | 10 | 13.2 | 9.8 | -3.2 better |
| 3 | 2021-08-18 | 3 | 8.6 | 9.3 | -5.6 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.22 | 22.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.81 | 37.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.27 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $8,824
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES
- Facilities in chain
- 43
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (24)3 actual harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-10-06 · Health · corrected 2025-11-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-10-06 · Health · corrected 2025-11-13
Actual harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-09-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2025-09-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-09-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-09-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-09-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-27
Actual harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-09-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-09-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-02-25 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-17 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-13
Actual harm
- EF0700Try 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.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-11-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-05-30 · Health · corrected 2024-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-05-30 · Health · corrected 2024-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2023-12-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-11-29 · Health · corrected 2023-12-26
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-08-18 · Health · corrected 2021-09-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2021-08-18 · Health · corrected 2021-09-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSO ASSOCIATES LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 87% | 2012-12-01 |
| SUSAN OSTREICHER 2012 FAMILY TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 35% | 2012-12-01 |
| MARVIN OSTREICHER 2012 FAMILY TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 35% | 2012-12-01 |
| OSTREICHER, MARVIN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 15% | 2012-12-01 |
| OSTREICHER, SUSAN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 15% | 2016-01-01 |
| BOKOW, BARRY | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 6% | 2006-08-16 |
| GEFFNER, IRA | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | 2006-08-16 |
| PAGE, PATRICIA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2014-08-11 |
| OSTREICHER, MARVIN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2006-08-16 |
Other facilities in FAIRFIELD
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 160 |
| CAROLTON CHRONIC & CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL INC | ★★☆☆☆ | 229 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.