RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Connecticut (2026)

The top 25 of 190 CMS-certified nursing homes in Connecticut, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

1911.6 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.9/5
-0.1 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$43K$28K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeStamford, CT

Edgehill Health Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
46 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

122 Palmers Hill RdStamford, CT 06902

(203) 580-6348

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Redding, CT

Ridge Crest At Meadow Ridge

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
59 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

100 Redding RoadWest Redding, CT 06896

(203) 544-1000

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeSouthington, CT

Southington Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
130 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

45 Meriden AveSouthington, CT 06489

(860) 621-9559

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeEnfield, CT

St Joseph'S Residence

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
25 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

1365 Enfield StEnfield, CT 06082

(860) 741-0791

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Canaan, CT

Waveny Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
106 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

3 Farm RoadNew Canaan, CT 06840

(203) 594-5200

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeRocky Hill, CT

60 West

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
95 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

60 West StreetRocky Hill, CT 06067

(860) 529-0880

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7No Penalties
★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
130 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

23 Liberty WayNiantic, CT 06357

(860) 739-4007

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeMoodus, CT

Chestelm Health And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
76 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

534 Town StMoodus, CT 06469

(860) 873-1455

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomePutnam, CT

Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
119 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

10 Thurber RdPutnam, CT 06260

(860) 928-7976

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeOrange, CT

Orange Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

225 Boston Post RdOrange, CT 06477

(203) 795-0835

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeEast Windsor, CT

Fresh River Healthcare

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
140 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

96 Prospect Hill RdEast Windsor, CT 06088

(860) 623-9846

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeDanbury, CT

Havencare At Hancock Hall

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
96 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

31 Staples StDanbury, CT 06810

(203) 794-9466

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeManchester, CT

Manchester Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
126 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

385 W Center StManchester, CT 06040

(860) 647-7828

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeRocky Hill, CT

Maple View Health & Rehabilitation Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

856 Maple StRocky Hill, CT 06067

(860) 563-2861

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeMilford, CT

Milford Health And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

195 Platt StreetMilford, CT 06460

(203) 878-5958

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16No Penalties
★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
128 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

1 Canal RoadSuffield, CT 06078

(860) 668-6111

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeMeriden, CT

Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
30 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

320 Colony StreetMeriden, CT 06451

(203) 235-5716

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeEssex, CT

Essex Meadows Health Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
45 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

30 Bokum RdEssex, CT 06426

(860) 767-7201

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorth Branford, CT

Evergreen Woods

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
50 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

88 Notch Hill RoadNorth Branford, CT 06471

(203) 488-8000

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeRocky Hill, CT

John L. Levitow Health Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
125 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

287 West StRocky Hill, CT 06067

(860) 616-3700

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomePlantsville, CT

Livewell Connecticut

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

1261 South Main StreetPlantsville, CT 06479

(860) 628-9000

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Haven, CT

Leeway, Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
30 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

40 Albert StreetNew Haven, CT 06511

(203) 865-0068

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeSimsbury, CT

Mclean Health Center

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
72 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

75 Great Pond RdSimsbury, CT 06070

(860) 658-3700

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrooklyn, CT

Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc.

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
72 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

44 Canterbury RoadBrooklyn, CT 06234

(860) 774-9050

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeBloomfield, CT

Seabury

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
72 BedsInspected Mar 2024

Above Connecticut avg of 2.9

200 Seabury DriveBloomfield, CT 06002

(860) 286-0243

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Connecticut

#5of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the strongest health outcomes in the nation (rank 5 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.6%

    About 11% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy79.5 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover38.1%

    About 18% lower than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Connecticut →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Connecticut?

Connecticut has 191 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 190 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Connecticut?

Nursing homes in Connecticut average 2.9 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Connecticut is penalized?

Among Connecticut nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $43K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Connecticut compare with the national average?

Connecticut averages 2.9 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $43K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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