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Nursing homes in Connecticut
191 certified nursing homes with 22,532 beds. 42 rated 5 stars overall and 36 rated 1 star by CMS. 110 were fined in the last three years, $4,532,487 in all.
CMS Care Compare data as of September 1, 2026
Connecticut against the national average
| Measure | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average overall stars | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health deficiencies at the last standard inspection | 13.4 | 9.2 |
| Nursing staff hours per resident per day | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Weekend nursing staff hours per resident per day | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (%) | 37.4 | 45.8 |
| Fines per home (last 3 years) | 0.9 | 0.9 |
153 of Connecticut's 191 homes are for profit, and 111 belong to a group CMS tracks as a chain. 46 carry the CMS abuse icon.
Nurse staffing in Connecticut, quarter by quarter
Hours worked by nurses and nurse aides per resident per day, from the daily payroll records every Connecticut home sends CMS, added up across the state. In January to March 2026, weekend staffing ran 13% below weekdays (nationally 15%), and contract or agency staff worked 6.0% of nursing hours (nationally 5.3%).
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract share | US, all staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.66 | 0.61 | 3.80 | 3.31 | 6.0% | 3.75 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.74 | 0.62 | 3.88 | 3.36 | 5.9% | 3.76 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.90 | 3.35 | 6.3% | 3.77 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.74 | 0.62 | 3.90 | 3.35 | 5.8% | 3.78 |
These are hours across all of the state's residents, so they differ a little from the averages of homes CMS publishes in the table above. Source: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing. Every state compared: the weekend staffing gap.
Official Connecticut contacts and records
- State survey agency: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section. It inspects nursing homes for CMS (the inspections on this site are its findings) and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection records: Connecticut DPH Nursing Home Site, survey findings by facility, Connecticut's own lookup for licensed homes.
- Long-term care ombudsman: Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 860-424-5200. A free, confidential advocate for residents and their families, required in every state by the federal Older Americans Act.
Links taken from each office's own site and checked on October 8, 2026.
Special Focus Facilities in Connecticut
CMS puts a small number of homes with a long record of serious problems on its Special Focus Facility list for closer inspection. Candidates are homes that qualify but have not been chosen.
- Grandview Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterNew Britain · On the list · not rated
- Arden Care CenterHamden · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- Bickford Health Care CenterWindsor Locks · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation CenterCobalt · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- New London Sub-Acute and NursingWaterford · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- Noble HorizonsSalisbury · Candidate · 2 of 5 stars
Largest owner groups in Connecticut
| Group | Homes in Connecticut | Homes nationally | Average stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Health Care Associates | 24 | 42 | 3.2 |
| Apple Rehab | 19 | 20 | 2.4 |
| Icare Health Network | 10 | 12 | 2.9 |
| Complete Care | 8 | 85 | 3.2 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare | 7 | 59 | 2.9 |
| Atlas Healthcare | 7 | 30 | 3.5 |
| Ryders Health Management | 7 | 7 | 1.4 |
| Essential Healthcare | 6 | 6 | 2.5 |
| Civita Care Centers | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Athena Healthcare Systems | 5 | 19 | 1.6 |
| Highbridge Healthcare | 4 | 6 | 2.5 |
| Life Care Services | 2 | 43 | 4 |
| Careone | 1 | 37 | 3.4 |
| Trinity Health | 1 | 19 | 3.4 |
| Center Management Group | 1 | 17 | 3.2 |
Every nursing home in Connecticut, by county
Capitol County (65)
Greater Bridgeport County (15)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civita Care Northbridge | Bridgeport | 1 | 43 | $120,333 |
| Mozaic Senior Life | Bridgeport | 2 | 46 | $58,260 |
| Springs at 3030 Park, the | Bridgeport | 5 | 18 | $8,018 |
| Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fairfield | 3 | 34 | |
| Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc | Fairfield | 1 | 44 | |
| Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Fairfield | 2 | 25 | $47,905 |
| Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes | Shelton | 2 | 50 | |
| Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc | Shelton | 2 | 32 | $7,446 |
| Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc | Shelton | 2 | 64 | $8,018 |
| Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation | Shelton | 3 | 25 | $8,018 |
| Southport Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Southport | 2 | 57 | $13,757 |
| Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Ce | Stratford | 1 | 37 | $14,069 |
| Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Stratford | 2 | 46 | $7,443 |
| Maefair Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Trumbull | 3 | 30 | $25,366 |
| Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge | West Redding | 5 | 18 |
Lower Ct River Vly County (17)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation | Chester | 2 | 34 | $20,872 |
| Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center | Cobalt | 1 | 49 | $37,440 |
| Twin Maples Healthcare, Inc | Durham | 3 | 27 | $24,928 |
| Essex Meadows Health Center | Essex | 5 | 17 | |
| Apple Rehab Coccomo | Meriden | 1 | 44 | $14,069 |
| Complete Care at Meriden | Meriden | 4 | 41 | $8,827 |
| Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc | Meriden | 2 | 20 | $83,947 |
| Curtis Home St. Elizabeth Center, the | Meriden | 1 | 29 | $10,358 |
| Meriden Health and Rehab | Meriden | 1 | 47 | $29,965 |
| Silver Springs Care Center | Meriden | 3 | 34 | $24,150 |
| Apple Rehab Middletown | Middletown | 3 | 55 | |
| Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Cent | Middletown | 1 | 46 | |
| Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Middletown | 3 | 36 | $91,899 |
| Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center | Moodus | 5 | 13 | |
| Apple Rehab Saybrook | Old Saybrook | 3 | 49 | |
| Gladeview Health Care Center | Old Saybrook | 3 | 40 | |
| Portland Care & Rehab Centre, Inc | Portland | 5 | 11 | $10,033 |
Naugatuck Vly County (20)
Northeastern Ct County (8)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc. | Brooklyn | 5 | 27 | $12,735 |
| Davis Place | Danielson | 1 | 31 | $9,110 |
| Westview Health Care Center | Dayville | 3 | 30 | |
| Colonial Health & Rehab Center of Plainfield, LLC | Plainfield | 4 | 25 | $12,735 |
| Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Community | Plainfield | 1 | 63 | $36,384 |
| Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care | Putnam | 5 | 15 | |
| Douglas Manor | Windham | 1 | 57 | $8,278 |
| Saint Josephs Living Center Inc | Windham | 4 | 22 | $13,065 |
Nw Hills County (9)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation | Canaan | 5 | 18 | $50,180 |
| Candlewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | New Milford | 3 | 40 | $25,490 |
| Village Crest Center for Health & Rehabilitation | New Milford | 4 | 26 | $24,418 |
| Noble Horizons | Salisbury | 2 | 51 | $151,542 |
| Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Sharon | 4 | 35 | $14,385 |
| Havencare at Litchfield Woods | Torrington | 1 | 66 | $7,901 |
| Havencare at Valerie Manor | Torrington | 2 | 45 | |
| Torrington Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Torrington | 4 | 40 | |
| Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc | Torrington | 2 | 33 | $11,190 |
South Central Ct County (23)
Southeastern Ct County (14)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care at Groton Regency | Groton | 5 | 21 | |
| Fairview | Groton | 4 | 17 | |
| Apple Rehab Mystic | Mystic | 2 | 32 | $16,588 |
| Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge | Mystic | 5 | 7 | $8,018 |
| Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Mystic | 1 | 41 | $25,259 |
| Pendleton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Mystic | 5 | 32 | |
| Beechwood Health & Rehabilitation Center | New London | 4 | 23 | |
| Harbor Village North Health and Rehabilitation Cen | New London | 1 | 47 | $68,933 |
| Bride Brook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Niantic | 5 | 11 | |
| Norwich Sub-Acute and Nursing | Norwich | 4 | 23 | $47,483 |
| Apple Rehab Uncasville | Uncasville | 3 | 38 | $16,065 |
| Civita Care Bayview | Waterford | 1 | 44 | $23,179 |
| Greentree Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Waterford | 1 | 86 | |
| New London Sub-Acute and Nursing | Waterford | 1 | 82 | $172,564 |
Western Ct County (20)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Health Care Center | Bethel | 4 | 31 | $16,036 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Hill | Danbury | 4 | 30 | |
| Civita Care Center at Danbury | Danbury | 2 | 50 | $32,630 |
| Havencare at Filosa | Danbury | 5 | 17 | |
| Havencare at Hancock Hall | Danbury | 5 | 17 | |
| Saint John Paul II Center | Danbury | 2 | 51 | |
| Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation | Greenwich | 1 | 31 | $130,496 |
| Nathaniel Witherell, the | Greenwich | 2 | 58 | $4,516 |
| Waveny Care Center | New Canaan | 5 | 15 | |
| Stone Bridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Newtown | 4 | 56 | $10,358 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk | Norwalk | 2 | 41 | $12,834 |
| Norwalk Care Center | Norwalk | 1 | 41 | $198,225 |
| Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center | Norwalk | 4 | 15 | $8,278 |
| Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Ridgefield | 3 | 31 | |
| Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at St. Camillus | Stamford | 4 | 24 | $8,018 |
| Civita Care Center at Long Ridge | Stamford | 2 | 28 | |
| Edgehill Health Center | Stamford | 5 | 5 | |
| Stamford Care Center | Stamford | 2 | 41 | $132,109 |
| Villa at Stamford, the | Stamford | 4 | 23 | |
| Wilton Meadows Health Care Center | Wilton | 2 | 39 | $16,452 |