Top-Rated Nursing Homes in Connecticut
The 46 nursing homes in Connecticut that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 46
- Share of rated facilities
- 24%
- of 190 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 75
- All nursing homes in state
- 191
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Connecticut
All 46 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Capitol County20
- 60 WestRocky Hill · Capitol County · 95 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Avon Health CenterAvon · Capitol County · 120 bedsHealth 3 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Bradley Home Infirmary/PavilionMeriden · Capitol County · 30 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Elim Park Baptist Home, IncCheshire · Capitol County · 90 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Fresh River HealthcareEast Windsor · Capitol County · 140 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Jefferson HouseNewington · Capitol County · 104 bedsHealth 3 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Jerome HomeNew Britain · Capitol County · 94 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- John L. Levitow Health Care CenterRocky Hill · Capitol County · 125 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Ledgecrest Health Care CenterKensington · Capitol County · 60 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Livewell ConnecticutPlantsville · Capitol County · 120 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Manchester Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterManchester · Capitol County · 126 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Maple View Health & Rehabilitation CenterRocky Hill · Capitol County · 120 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Mclean Health CenterSimsbury · Capitol County · 72 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Parkville Care CenterHartford · Capitol County · 150 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Pilgrim ManorCromwell · Capitol County · 60 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- SeaburyBloomfield · Capitol County · 72 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Southington Care CenterSouthington · Capitol County · 130 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- St Joseph's ResidenceEnfield · Capitol County · 25 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenteSuffield · Capitol County · 128 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterVernon · Capitol County · 120 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Western Ct County6
- Edgehill Health CenterStamford · Western Ct County · 46 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Havencare at FilosaDanbury · Western Ct County · 64 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Havencare at Hancock HallDanbury · Western Ct County · 96 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation CenterNorwalk · Western Ct County · 60 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Villa at Stamford, theStamford · Western Ct County · 128 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 2 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Waveny Care CenterNew Canaan · Western Ct County · 106 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
South Central Ct County5
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at the WillowsWoodbridge · South Central Ct County · 90 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Evergreen WoodsNorth Branford · South Central Ct County · 50 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Grimes CenterNew Haven · South Central Ct County · 114 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Leeway, IncNew Haven · South Central Ct County · 30 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Milford Health and Rehabilitation CenterMilford · South Central Ct County · 120 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Naugatuck Vly County4
- Complete Care at MiddleburyMiddlebury · Naugatuck Vly County · 58 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 2 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.Plymouth · Naugatuck Vly County · 60 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Orange Health Care CenterOrange · Naugatuck Vly County · 60 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterWallingford · Naugatuck Vly County · 130 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Southeastern Ct County4
- Avalon Health Care Center at StoneridgeMystic · Southeastern Ct County · 40 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Bride Brook Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterNiantic · Southeastern Ct County · 130 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- FairviewGroton · Southeastern Ct County · 120 bedsHealth 3 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Pendleton Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterMystic · Southeastern Ct County · 120 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Lower Ct River Vly County3
- Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation CenterMoodus · Lower Ct River Vly County · 76 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Essex Meadows Health CenterEssex · Lower Ct River Vly County · 45 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Portland Care & Rehab Centre, INCPortland · Lower Ct River Vly County · 65 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Greater Bridgeport County2
Northeastern Ct County1
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Connecticut?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 46 of the 190 rated nursing homes in Connecticut (about 24%). Those 46 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in Connecticut?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.