Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Connecticut
Key metrics for nursing homes in Connecticut including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Connecticut has a total of 193 active skilled nursing facilities with 23,691 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 3,626,205, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 153.06 persons in Connecticut.
There were 19,459 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 82.14%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Connecticut has added 0 new beds and lost 569 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Connecticut and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.69 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.27 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.84 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.80 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Connecticut
COVID-19 Infections in Connecticut Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Connecticut there were a total of 191 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
Connecticut lost 3 skilled nursing facilities and 569 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| St Joseph's Center | 274 |
| Abbott Terrace Health Center | 205 |
| Countryside Manor of Bristol | 90 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Connecticut.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Connecticut based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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St Joseph's Residence 1365 ENFIELD ST ENFIELD, CT |
6.00
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Edgehill Health Center 122 PALMERS HILL RD STAMFORD, CT |
9.00
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Bride Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 23 LIBERTY WAY NIANTIC, CT |
14.00
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Southington Care Center 45 MERIDEN AVE SOUTHINGTON, CT |
17.00
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Maple View Health and Rehabilitation Center 856 MAPLE ST ROCKY HILL, CT |
21.00
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Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center 195 PLATT STREET MILFORD, CT |
22.00
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Waveny Care Center 3 FARM ROAD NEW CANAAN, CT |
22.00
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Leeway, Inc 40 ALBERT STREET NEW HAVEN, CT |
22.00
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Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge 186 JERRY BROWNE ROAD MYSTIC, CT |
24.00
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60 West 60 WEST STREET ROCKY HILL, CT |
24.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Connecticut based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
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New London Sub-Acute and Nursing 90 CLARK LANE WATERFORD, CT |
470.25
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Bickford Health Care Center 14 MAIN STREET WINDSOR LOCKS, CT |
338.50
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Apple Rehab West Haven 308 SAVIN AVENUE WEST HAVEN, CT |
256.25
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Arden Care Center 850 MIX AVE HAMDEN, CT |
235.50
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Advanced Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation 169 DAVENPORT AVENUE NEW HAVEN, CT |
219.00
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Noble Horizons 17 COBBLE RD SALISBURY, CT |
216.00
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Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center 29 MIDDLE HADDAM RD COBALT, CT |
214.25
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New Haven Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC 181 CLIFTON STREET NEW HAVEN, CT |
198.25
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Greentree Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4 GREENTREE DRIVE WATERFORD, CT |
195.00
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Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation 1165 KING STREET GREENWICH, CT |
192.50
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Connecticut Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Connecticut nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.00 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.70 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 3.70 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.30 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 13.50 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 13.70 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.90 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.50 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 102.20 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.27 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.84 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.69 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.53 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.80 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.41 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.46 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.08 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 37.10 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 37.80 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.40 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.35 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.66 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.77 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.34 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.80 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 18,685.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 18.18 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.34 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.82 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.60 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 19.67 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.44 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 88.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 17.83 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 71.02 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.52 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 17.39 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 17.42 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 93.48 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 69.70 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.17 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 24.91 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 24.50 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 10.58 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.06 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.46 | Lower |