Nursing homeActive
Southington Care Center
45 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT 064898606219559130 certified beds · 125 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2019
Deficiencies
15
● 2● 13● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-07-02
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
Staffing 5
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Connecticut Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-03 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-09 | Standard | 130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-10-12 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-04-11 | Standard | 170 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Connecticut Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 075336-20260702-F880
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-14Record 075336-20251203-F602
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-25Record 075336-20240509-F580
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 075336-20240509-F684
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 075336-20240509-F880
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-20Record 075336-20240509-F641
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-23Record 075336-20211012-F695
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-05-23Record 075336-20190411-F554
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-05-23Record 075336-20190411-F578
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-05-23Record 075336-20190411-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-05-23Record 075336-20190411-F689
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-05-23Record 075336-20190411-F761
F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-05-23Record 075336-20190411-F808
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-05-23Record 075336-20190411-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Infection control
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2019-05-23Record 075336-20190411-F883
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.13
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 0.69 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.72
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 3.73 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.18
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover34%
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover15%
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Connecticut | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.8% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 7.8% | 17.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.2% | 18.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.6% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.6% | 17.6% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babiarz, Joseph Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barrett, Stephen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Agba, Chibueze Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Babiarz, Joseph Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barrett, Stephen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barrett, Stephen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kosturko, Maryellen Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patel, Bimal Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smullen, Eric Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Connecticut.
No county cost figures on file for Capitol.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit At Plantsville Center For Health & Rehabili Plantsville | 0.9 mi | 2026-04-27 | 1351 |
| Livewell Connecticut Plantsville | 1.9 mi | 2026-04-23 | 040 |
| Civita Care Center At Cheshire Cheshire | 5.5 mi | 2026-03-23 | 1220 |
| Village Green Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Bristol | 6.0 mi | 2026-02-25 | 0222 |
| Apple Rehab Farmington Valley Plainville | 6.3 mi | 2025-11-28 | 1150 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |