POMPERAUG WOODS HEALTH CENTER

Pomperaug Woods Health Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located at 80 Heritage Road in Southbury, Connecticut, within Naugatuck Valley county. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and maintains 37 certified beds. It is an active provider under the Medicare program. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are composite measures drawn from health inspection records, staffing data, and quality measure outcomes. Pomperaug Woods Health Center receives a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, indicating performance below the national average in that category. Its staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting staffing levels and consistency that exceed typical national benchmarks. The quality measure rating stands at 2 out of 5, also below the national average, representing clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalization, falls, and other resident health metrics. Pomperaug Woods Health Center is certified to accept Medicare. As a non-profit Medicare provider, the facility may serve residents whose care is covered under Medicare Part A for qualifying short-term skilled nursing stays. Individuals and families seeking information about specific coverage options, including Medicaid eligibility or private pay arrangements, are advised to contact the facility directly at (203) 262-6555 or consult with a benefits counselor for detailed payment guidance. When compared against national averages, Pomperaug Woods Health Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint. The staffing rating of 5 stars is a notable outlier in a favorable direction, suggesting the facility maintains above-average staffing relative to peers nationwide. However, the health inspection rating of 2 stars and the quality measure rating of 2 stars each fall below the national average, indicating areas where performance is comparatively lower. Facilities in this rating range may have recorded more health inspection citations or less favorable clinical outcome data than higher-rated counterparts. This data is collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is updated on a regular basis to reflect current facility performance.