Ludlowe Center For Health & Rehabilitation
Fairfield, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075330) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $47,905
Phone: (203) 372-4501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ludlowe Center For Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Ludlowe Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.6%.
Ludlowe Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $47,905.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Ludlowe Center For Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fairfield, Connecticut, located in Greater Bridgeport County. The facility is certified for 144 beds and reports an average daily census of 133.8 residents. It has been operating under Medicare/Medicaid certification since December 1989. Ownership is structured as a For profit - Limited Liability company, and the facility is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which includes 42 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ludlowe Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Component ratings include a 2-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $47,905.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details. The facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ludlowe Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.24 hours per resident per day, with 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing turnover is 23.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $47,905.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 144 beds with an average of 133.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which has 42 facilities averaging a 3.2 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 12, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall performance (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars) separately.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the provided data; contact the facility at 2033724501 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2033724501 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075330?state=CT for the current official record.
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.