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Pomperaug Woods Health Center

80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT 06488

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Pomperaug Woods Health Center is a nursing home in Southbury, Connecticut. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  5. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  6. Health inspection on May 20, 2026

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Show the 6 citations
    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2024.

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  7. Fire safety inspection on May 20, 2026

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2026.

    • Citation K0500. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2026.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2023.

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  8. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  9. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0602 from the health inspection on January 7, 2025.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0684 from the health inspection on September 18, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on September 18, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0842 from the health inspection on September 18, 2024.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from September 18, 2024 from $20,872 to $12,854.

  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  12. Health inspection on May 29, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0602 2 times since 2025.

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  13. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  14. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  15. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  16. Health inspection on January 7, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

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  17. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  18. Health inspection on October 16, 2024

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    34 of 191 Connecticut homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.

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  19. Fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.

    • Citation E0032. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0919 2 times since 2023.

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  20. Health inspection on September 18, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    34 of 191 Connecticut homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    CMS fine of $12,854 on September 18, 2024.

    CMS fine of $8,018 on September 18, 2024.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.

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  21. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  22. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  23. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  24. Health inspection on April 18, 2023

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0802. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0578. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

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  25. Fire safety inspection on April 18, 2023

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2023.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(203) 262-6555
Last standard health inspection
May 20, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
37
Residents per day, on average
30.1
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Pomperaug Woods INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare

Fewer health citations than the Connecticut average (25 vs 38).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Pomperaug Woods Health Center last inspected?

CMS lists May 20, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Pomperaug Woods Health Center have?

CMS lists 25 health citations since April 18, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Pomperaug Woods Health Center been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $20,872 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Pomperaug Woods Health Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Pomperaug Woods Health Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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