RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER

River Glen Health Care Center is a licensed nursing care facility located at 162 South Britain Rd in Southbury, Connecticut 06488, within Naugatuck Valley county. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns River Glen Health Care Center an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, based on data collected through its Nursing Home Care Compare program. This rating is derived from three individual component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal on-site inspections that assess regulatory compliance and resident safety. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which is based on reported nurse staffing levels relative to the number of residents, including data on registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, derived from clinical data across multiple care metrics such as fall rates, pressure ulcer prevalence, and use of antipsychotic medications. All three component ratings of 4 stars place the facility above the national overall average of 3.0 stars. River Glen Health Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (203) 264-9600 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment arrangements that may be applicable. When compared to national benchmarks, River Glen Health Care Center's ratings across all four CMS categories, overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, are positioned above the national average of 3.0 stars. This indicates performance that exceeds the midpoint of the CMS rating scale across each measured domain. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, as star ratings represent one component of a broader evaluation process and should be considered alongside on-site visits, staff interviews, and current state inspection reports.