River Glen Health Care Center
Southbury, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075241) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (203) 264-9600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Glen Health Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
River Glen Health Care Center reports 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.6%.
River Glen Health Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
River Glen Health Care Center is a 120-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Southbury, CT (Naugatuck Valley), first approved for certification in 1974. It currently serves an average of 110.6 residents daily and is owned under a for-profit limited liability company structure. The facility is part of the Careone chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars — notably lower than River Glen's own performance.
According to CMS Care Compare data, River Glen holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so these ratings reflect the current operator.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.70931 hours per resident per day, including 0.79322 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.6%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS has identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Families should independently verify current details on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Glen Health Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.70931 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79322 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 39.6% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily resident count of 110.6.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Careone chain, which includes 37 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; River Glen scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2032649600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered by CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2032649600 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075241?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.