Regalcare at Southport
Overview
Regalcare at Southport is located in Southport, CT, part of Fairfield County.
According to United States census data, the census-designated place has a population of 1,797. 23.9% of residents are 65 years or older, 7.4% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Greens Farms, Fairfield, and Westport.
Our network provides data for 2 senior living communities in Southport, CT with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit partnership, Regalcare at Southport accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 120 beds with an average occupancy rate of 91.8%.
Resident council is available. Regalcare at Southport is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Regalcare at Southport reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Connecticut’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
A
9.1% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 10.4% less than the nation and 8.3% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
23.2% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 8.7% more than the nation and 7.6% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
20.2% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 26.8% less than the nation and 22% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
F
42.8% of residents have depressive symptoms, 35.3% more than the nation and 37% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.4% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2% less than the nation and 2% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
27.3% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 12.7% more than the nation and 10.8% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
90.3% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 5.1% less than the nation and 3.3% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and the same as the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
77.4% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 15.3% less than the nation and 9.6% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
D
8.9% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 0.8% more than the nation and 2.7% more than the state.
UTI
B
0.6% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.8% less than the nation and 1.4% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
2.4% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.8% more than the nation and 1.2% more than the state.
Weight Loss
C
5.3% of residents lose too much weight, 0.7% less than the nation and 1% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
20.3% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 2.3% more than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
D
2.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.9% more than the nation and 1.1% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
C
72.9% of residents saw improvements in function, 1.4% less than the nation and 2.3% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
37.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 41.6% less than the nation and 26.3% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
19% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 57.7% less than the nation and 48.3% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
A
98.1% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 10.8% more than the nation and 5.2% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
A
94.3% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 37% more than the nation and 24% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
A
98.5% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 11.6% more than the nation and 1.9% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
A
98.5% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 55.6% more than the nation and 28% more than the state.
Staffing Hours
Regalcare at Southport provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Connecticut’s averages.
Nurse Aide
C
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 59 minutes per resident daily, 12 minutes shorter than the nation and 6 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
C
Licensed partial nurse hours total 54 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and 6 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
D
Registered nurse hours total 29 minutes per resident daily, 11 minutes shorter than the nation and 15 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 13 minutes per resident daily, 13 minutes shorter than the nation and 16 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 2 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Regalcare at Southport residents that require a hospital visit, Saint Vincent’s Medical Center is the closest, 2.37 miles away. Saint Vincent’s Medical Center is the next nearest, 5.92 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Switzers Pharmacy, 0.57 miles away, and Shoreline Integrative Pharmacy, 0.78 miles away. Biovate Pharmacy and Rite Aid are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Southport Dental and Southport Smiles are 0.15 miles and 0.46 miles away. As for vision care, Vision Center Associates is 0.52 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Southport Harbor Park is 0.88 miles away, and Sturges Park is 1.06 miles away. Community Theatre Foundation is 1.56 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Pequot Library, 0.79 miles from Regalcare at Southport.
Nearby places of worship include Christian Community Church of Bridgeport and Southport Congregational Church. The former is 0.42 miles, and the latter is 0.68 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Christines Of Southport is 0.55 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Coromandel Cuisine Of India and Gray Goose Cafe, 0.32 miles and 0.42 miles away. Juice Press and Steelys Deli are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Connecticut Capitol Markets is 0.3 miles away, and Quick Steps is 0.47 miles away. Kinnikinnick Foods and Super Stop & Shop are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Alternate Group, 0.34 miles away, or Landmark Financial Group, 0.45 miles away. US Bank – Andrew Texeira – Mortgage Loan Officer and Essex Financial are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Southport
July was Southport’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 85°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 21°F.
The census-designated place saw 36.72 inches of precipitation, 37 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 68% over the last 12 months.