Nursing homes in Connecticut
How CMS rates the state's 191 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 191
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 190
- of 191
- Counties
- 9
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How Connecticut compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Connecticut's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 46 | 24.1% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 29 | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 36 | 18.8% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 41 | 21.5% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 38 | 19.9% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 1 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Total | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 191 CMS-certified nursing homes in Connecticut; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Connecticut’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 4★: 15.2% of the state’s facilities against 19.0% nationally (-3.8 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 96% of the state’s 191 nursing homes, across 9 counties in total.
- Capitol County65 · 34%Search →
- South Central Ct County23 · 12%Search →
- Western Ct County20 · 10%Search →
- Naugatuck Vly County20 · 10%Search →
- Lower Ct River Vly County17 · 9%Search →
- Greater Bridgeport County15 · 8%Search →
- Southeastern Ct County14 · 7%Search →
- Nw Hills County9 · 5%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Connecticut?
This dataset includes 191 CMS-certified nursing homes across 9 counties in Connecticut, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Capitol County, South Central Ct County, Western Ct County, Naugatuck Vly County, Lower Ct River Vly County.
How are Connecticut nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 46 are rated 5 stars, 38 are rated 1 star, and 1 are not rated by CMS.
How does Connecticut compare with the national dataset?
190 of 191 Connecticut facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in Connecticut with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.