Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc
Southport, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075200) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,757
Phone: (203) 259-7894 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Southport Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.43 hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Southport Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,757.00, with 0 payment denials. The facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC is a for-profit, limited liability company-owned nursing home in Southport, Connecticut, located in Greater Bridgeport County. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1977 and is currently certified for 120 beds, with an average daily resident count of 109.2.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southport Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.43, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.4%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,757.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Southport Center is part of the Essential Healthcare chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from 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?
Southport 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?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.43 hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours, with a 27.4% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,757.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 109.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Essential Healthcare chain, which has 6 facilities averaging a 2.5-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 2032597894 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 2032597894 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075200?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.