CMS 5-Star Nursing Homes in Connecticut
The 46 nursing homes in Connecticut that CMS rates 5 stars overall — its highest rating. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it.
How this list is built. This page lists the nursing homes that meet one explicit CMS threshold — an overall rating of 5 stars — in Connecticut. SeniorCareRating.com does not independently rank or recommend providers. Inclusion reflects CMS’s own rating, nothing more.
At a glance
- Rated 5 stars by CMS
- 46
- overall rating
- Share of rated facilities
- 24%
- of 190 rated
- Cities represented
- 40
- All nursing homes in state
- 191
Who runs the 5-star facilities
Ownership composition of the 46 CMS 5-star nursing homes in Connecticut.
Ownership composition
Whether the state's CMS 5-star facilities are mostly for-profit, non-profit, or government-run.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-03
Methodology
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Connecticut
40 of the 46 facilities CMS rates 5 stars (alphabetical, grouped by county). See all 46 in the filtered search. Overall, health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings are CMS's.
Capitol County17
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 West Rocky Hill · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | — | 95 | |
| Avon Health Center Avon · For profit - Corporation · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 120 | |
| Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion Meriden · Non profit - Corporation · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 30 | |
| Elim Park Baptist Home, Inc Cheshire · Non profit - Corporation · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 90 | |
| Fresh River Healthcare East Windsor · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 140 | |
| Jefferson House Newington · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 104 | |
| Jerome Home New Britain · Non profit - Other · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 94 | |
| John L. Levitow Health Care Center Rocky Hill · Government - State | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 125 | |
| Ledgecrest Health Care Center Kensington · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 60 | |
| Livewell Connecticut Plantsville · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 120 | |
| Manchester Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Manchester · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 126 | |
| Maple View Health & Rehabilitation Center Rocky Hill · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 120 | |
| Mclean Health Center Simsbury · Non profit - Other | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 72 | |
| Parkville Care Center Hartford · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 150 | |
| Pilgrim Manor Cromwell · Non profit - Corporation · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 60 | |
| Seabury Bloomfield · Non profit - Church related | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 72 | |
| Southington Care Center Southington · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 130 |
South Central Ct County5
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows Woodbridge · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 90 | |
| Evergreen Woods North Branford · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 50 | |
| Grimes Center New Haven · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 114 | |
| Leeway, Inc New Haven · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 30 | |
| Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center Milford · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 120 |
Naugatuck Vly County4
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care at Middlebury Middlebury · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 58 | |
| Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Plymouth · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 60 | |
| Orange Health Care Center Orange · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 60 | |
| Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Wallingford · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 130 |
Southeastern Ct County4
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge Mystic · For profit - Limited Liability company · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 40 | |
| Bride Brook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Niantic · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 130 | |
| Fairview Groton · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 120 | |
| Pendleton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Mystic · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 120 |
Western Ct County4
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgehill Health Center Stamford · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 46 | |
| Havencare at Filosa Danbury · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 64 | |
| Havencare at Hancock Hall Danbury · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 96 | |
| Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center Norwalk · Non profit - Corporation · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 60 |
Lower Ct River Vly County3
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center Moodus · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 76 | |
| Essex Meadows Health Center Essex · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 45 | |
| Portland Care & Rehab Centre, INC Portland · For profit - Limited Liability company · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 65 |
Greater Bridgeport County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge West Redding · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 59 |
Northeastern Ct County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Putnam · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 119 |
Nw Hills County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Canaan · Non profit - Corporation · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 120 |
How to read a CMS 5-star rating
What the rating does and does not tell you.
A 5-star overall rating means a facility scored in CMS’s top band on the combination of health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — as of the last reported data. It is a useful starting point, not a verdict. Two 5-star facilities can differ meaningfully on their individual components and records.
Before choosing, also review each facility’s:
- Recent inspections. the findings and dates of the latest surveys
- Staffing. nurse and aide levels relative to residents
- Citations. what inspectors recorded, and severity
- Federal penalties. fines on record
- Payment denials. a distinct CMS record type
- Ownership. the CMS-reported ownership group
Every facility above links to its full CMS profile with these records, and you can put any of them side by side in Compare. Confirm current details on Medicare’s Care Compare and visit in person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CMS 5-star nursing homes are in Connecticut?
CMS assigns its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 46 of the 190 rated nursing homes in Connecticut (about 24%), across 40 cities. All 46 are listed on this page.
Does a CMS 5-star rating mean a nursing home is safe or right for me?
No. A 5-star overall rating is CMS's summary of past data — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — not a guarantee of current conditions or a fit for an individual's needs. SeniorCareRating.com does not independently rank or recommend providers. Read a facility's recent inspections, staffing, citations, penalties, and ownership, and visit in person before deciding.
How does CMS calculate the overall star rating?
CMS combines three components — health inspections, staffing relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures — into a single 1–5 overall rating. It reflects past reported data. Some facilities are not rated when CMS lacks sufficient data.
How current is this list?
The ratings reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-08-03. CMS updates ratings over time; confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before deciding.