Lutheran Home Of Southbury Inc

Lutheran Home Of Southbury Inc is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 990 North Main Street in Southbury, Connecticut 06488. Situated in the Naugatuck Valley region of Connecticut, the facility operates 120 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Inquiries can be directed to the facility by phone at (203) 264-9135. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Lutheran Home Of Southbury Inc holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting results from state inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average benchmark. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents receiving care at the facility. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and represent a snapshot of facility performance during the measured periods. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Lutheran Home Of Southbury Inc is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either of these federal and state programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to determine applicable coverage based on individual circumstances. Private pay options may also be available, and the facility can provide specific information regarding rates and payment arrangements. When compared against national benchmarks, Lutheran Home Of Southbury Inc presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating places the facility at the national average. The staffing rating of 4 stars stands above that average, suggesting relatively stronger staffing levels compared to nursing facilities across the country. The health inspection and quality measure ratings, each at 3 stars, are consistent with the national norm. For those researching nursing facility options in the Southbury area or the broader Naugatuck Valley region of Connecticut, this facility represents one of the available options within the certified Medicare and Medicaid provider network. All CMS ratings are sourced from publicly available federal data and are intended to support informed decision-making among individuals researching long-term care options.