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River Glen Health Care Center
162 South Britain Road, Southbury, CT 06488
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(800) 780-8101To Reach a Resident
(203) 264-9600Pricing Details
This detailed pricing information was obtained directly from the Director of Admissions at River Glen Health Care Center via email on Jan. 9, 2024.
LT Semi-Private Rooms
Our LT semi-private rooms are $525.00/day.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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This detailed information was obtained directly from the Director of Admissions at River Glen Health Care Center via email on Jan. 9, 2024.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews for River Glen Health Care Center show a mix of experiences. Many reviewers praise the facility for its excellent care, professional staff, and clean environment. Several family members have noted that their loved ones received outstanding rehabilitation services, highlighting the compassionate and attentive nature of the staff. The physical and occupational therapy departments, in particular, received commendations for being positive and motivational. The food quality and the efforts to accommodate dietary needs were also appreciated.
However, there are significant concerns raised by some reviewers regarding patient care and staff responsiveness. Issues such as neglect, poor communication, and inadequate staffing have been mentioned, with specific instances of patients waiting for long periods for assistance or receiving inconsistent information from different staff members. Concerns about the cleanliness of the facility and the handling of personal belongings were also noted. Additionally, some reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the nursing department, citing dangerous practices in medication administration and a lack of thorough oversight.
Despite these criticisms, many reviewers have expressed their satisfaction with the facility's efforts to provide a pleasant and supportive environment, especially under challenging circumstances like COVID-19 restrictions. The facility's location and its ability to engage patients in activities, even when group events were limited, were points of praise. The staff's friendliness and professionalism were frequently mentioned as reasons for recommending River Glen to others.
In summary, while River Glen Health Care Center has received accolades for its care quality, cleanliness, and staff dedication, there are areas that require attention, particularly concerning patient safety and staff communication. Prospective clients may want to consider these mixed reviews when making decisions about rehabilitation and care services.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 31, 1974
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 120
Total current residents: 110
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-11-09 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-11-09 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-11-09 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-04-15 | 2019-06-25 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2019-04-15 | 2019-06-25 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-09 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-09 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-10 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-10 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-04-03 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-04-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-04-03 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-04-03 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-03-01 | G | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-03-01 | $11,500 |
| 2019-04-18 | $13,299 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Southbury which is 1.9 miles away and has a population of 19,836 (small town).
- The average income is $117,657, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 31
- Average Temperature: 53.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 127 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 209 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.29 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 134.0, Moderate Days 47.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
ShopRite
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1.9 miles awayCaraluzzi's Newtown Market
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5.8 miles awayTransportation
Beacon Falls
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South Depot
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1.7 miles awayUnion Savings Bank
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Premier Urgent Care
7.2 miles awayDanbury Hospital
11.2 miles awayWaterbury Hospital
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Walgreens
1.0 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
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10.0 miles awayRite Aid
11.2 miles awayDentists
Clauss Orthodontics
4.8 miles awaySwan Lake Dental
7.3 miles awayAspen Dental
13.5 miles awayDental Associates of Connecticut
14.1 miles awayShukber Family Dentistry
14.6 miles awayParks
Platt Farm Park
0.1 miles awayAudubon Center Bent of the River Sanctuary
0.7 miles awaySouth Britain Historic District
0.9 miles awayPlatt Park
1.0 miles awayUnion Square
1.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Watchtower Educational Center
17.7 miles awayShopping
Brass Mill Center
12.5 miles awayDanbury Fair Mall
13.7 miles awayWestfield Trumbull
16.0 miles awayHawley Lane Mall
16.4 miles awayConnecticut Post Mall
18.7 miles awayCulture
Southbury Playhouse
1.6 miles awayThe Gary-The Olivia Performing Arts Center
10.6 miles awayThe Crèche
10.6 miles awayTHETREWORKS new milford
12.0 miles awayGallery 25
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Maggie McFly's
0.2 miles awayChip's Family Restaurant
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