CIVITA CARE CENTER AT LONG RIDGE

Civita Care Center at Long Ridge is a skilled nursing facility located at 710 Long Ridge Road in Stamford, Connecticut. The facility operates with 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, making it eligible to serve a broad range of patients requiring short-term rehabilitation or long-term care services. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Civita Care Center at Long Ridge received a 2-star rating in the health inspection category, indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies noted during state inspection surveys compared to national norms. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported nurse and staff hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which is below the national average and is based on clinical data including rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. Civita Care Center at Long Ridge is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking to verify current private pay rates, insurance acceptance policies, or specific coverage details should contact the facility directly at (203) 329-4026. When compared to national benchmarks, Civita Care Center at Long Ridge performs below average in two of the three CMS rating categories. The overall 2-star rating places the facility in the lower tier of nursing homes nationally. The staffing component, rated at 3 stars, is the sole category where the facility meets the national standard. The health inspection and quality measure ratings, both at 2 stars, indicate areas that fall short of what is observed in the average facility across the country. These ratings are based on data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically as new inspection and clinical data become available. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review all available CMS data, conduct in-person visits, and consult with healthcare professionals when making care decisions.