Southington Care Center
45 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT 06489
Southington Care Center is a nursing home in Southington, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (860) 621-9559
- Last standard health inspection
- December 19, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 130
- Residents per day, on average
- 126.7
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Hartford Healthcare Senior Services INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Connecticut average (13 vs 38).
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.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 2, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0550 from the health inspection on December 19, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0867 from the health inspection on December 19, 2025.
6 citations
Health inspection on December 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 January 30, 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
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 January 30, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation F0645. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on December 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 February 4, 2026.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 3, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 14, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on May 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 June 20, 2024.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 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 June 20, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 12, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2021.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BABIARZ, JOSEPHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2021
- BARRETT, STEPHENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/07/2021
Questions
When was Southington Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists December 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Southington Care Center have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since October 12, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Southington Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Southington Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Southington Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.