191 nursing homes in Connecticut
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 191
- average CMS stars
- 3
- certified beds
- 22,498
- for profit
- 81%
How Connecticut nursing homes rate
CMS rates 190 of Connecticut's 191 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 41 |
| 4 of 5 | 29 |
| 3 of 5 | 46 |
| 2 of 5 | 38 |
| 1 of 5 | 36 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Connecticut
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington Care Center | Southington | 5 of 5 | 130 |
| Waveny Care Center | New Canaan | 5 of 5 | 106 |
| 60 West | Rocky Hill | 5 of 5 | 95 |
| Pilgrim Manor | Cromwell | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| St Joseph's Residence | Enfield | 5 of 5 | 25 |
| Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center | Moodus | 5 of 5 | 76 |
| Essex Meadows Health Center | Essex | 5 of 5 | 45 |
| Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge | Mystic | 5 of 5 | 40 |
| Edgehill Health Center | Stamford | 5 of 5 | 46 |
| Bride Brook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Niantic | 5 of 5 | 130 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Connecticut.
- Meriden 7 homes
- Danbury 5 homes
- New Haven 5 homes
- Stamford 5 homes
- Bloomfield 4 homes
- Bristol 4 homes
- Hamden 4 homes
- Hartford 4 homes
- Mystic 4 homes
- New Britain 4 homes
- Rocky Hill 4 homes
- Shelton 4 homes
- Torrington 4 homes
- West Hartford 4 homes
- Bridgeport 3 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 154 | 81% |
| Non-profit | 36 | 19% |
| Government | 1 | 1% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Connecticut's homes were cited for 2,436 deficiencies, an average of 12.8 each. 1 had none. 108 homes were fined $4,344,851 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
44 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Connecticut
How many nursing homes are in Connecticut?
191 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Connecticut?
We don't pick one. Southington Care Center in Southington tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Connecticut?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $15,208 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.