RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER
162 SOUTH BRITAIN RD, Southbury, CT 06488
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Southbury, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.2%) is below the Connecticut average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Southbury, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.5% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.4% — better than the Connecticut average of 24.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Southbury.
What keeps RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.5% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Southbury?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Southbury
Southbury sits in New Haven County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 148,857 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $71,370
- Median home value
- $252,300
Demographics for New Haven County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Southbury.
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