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7003 Main Street Stratford, CT 06614 · Greater Bridgeport County
All 2 nursing homes in Stratford, CT (1 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 075412 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 5.65 hours per resident per day at Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, above the Connecticut median of 3.81 (US median: 3.72). About 1.21 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 5.01 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 41% of nursing staff left within a year (Connecticut median 35.7%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 1 other home in Stratford accepts Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Connecticut.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 22, 2026 and found 24 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 58 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 58 citations at Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center across 10 inspection dates, 11 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on September 23, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (13) and resident rights (10). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors" (tag F0760, level J, September 23, 2025). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 22, 2026 · 24 citations
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
CObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
BHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
April 20, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
September 23, 2025 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
August 27, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
June 11, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
April 3, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
January 23, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
October 25, 2024 · 13 citations
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
March 27, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
July 8, 2022 · 10 citations
EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor 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.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure 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.
DEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Questions to ask on a tour of Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on September 23, 2025 under the rule on pharmacy service. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on May 22, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $14,069 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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5.3 mi
Bridgeport Hospital BridgeportEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 20m for patients treated and sent home
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6.0 mi
Griffin Hospital DerbyEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 45m for patients treated and sent home
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6.1 mi
St Vincent's Medical Center BridgeportEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 48m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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