How many nursing homes are in Connecticut?

Connecticut has 191 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities, averaging 35.0 deficiencies per facility, with 0 reporting zero citations in their most recent survey cycle.

What are the best nursing homes in Connecticut?

This page ranks all 191 skilled nursing facilities in Connecticut by fewest CMS survey deficiencies. Facilities with zero deficiencies are ranked highest.

How are the rankings determined?

Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data. Facilities are ordered by total citation count, then alphabetically. Lower deficiency counts indicate stronger regulatory compliance.

How often is the data updated?

Rankings are refreshed regularly to reflect the latest CMS survey results published by state survey agencies.

Best Nursing Homes in Connecticut — 2026 Rankings

Connecticut has 191 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. The state averages 35.0 deficiencies per facility, with 0 facilities receiving zero citations in their latest CMS survey cycle. Rankings below are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Top-Ranked Facilities (Fewest Deficiencies)

Edgehill Health Center — Stamford (3 deficiencies)
St Joseph's Residence — Enfield (3 deficiencies)
Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge — Mystic (7 deficiencies)
Livewell Connecticut — Plantsville (8 deficiencies)
Bride Brook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center — Niantic (11 deficiencies)
Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation — Shelton (11 deficiencies)
Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care — Putnam (11 deficiencies)
Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc — Meriden (12 deficiencies)
Portland Care & Rehab Center — Portland (12 deficiencies)
Chestelm Health And Rehabilitation Center — Moodus (13 deficiencies)
Mclean Health Center — Simsbury (13 deficiencies)
Ingraham Manor — Bristol (14 deficiencies)
Manchester Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center — Manchester (14 deficiencies)
Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion — Meriden (15 deficiencies)
Evergreen Woods — North Branford (15 deficiencies)
John L. Levitow Health Care Center — Rocky Hill (15 deficiencies)
Milford Health And Rehabilitation Center — Milford (15 deficiencies)
Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center — Norwalk (15 deficiencies)
Ridge Crest At Meadow Ridge — West Redding (15 deficiencies)
Springs At 3030 Park, The — Bridgeport (15 deficiencies)
Waveny Care Center — New Canaan (15 deficiencies)
60 West — Rocky Hill (16 deficiencies)
Fairview — Groton (16 deficiencies)
Havencare At Filosa — Danbury (16 deficiencies)
Regency House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center — Wallingford (16 deficiencies)

Most-Cited Compliance Areas in Connecticut

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — 1,900 citations
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — 1,110 citations
Resident Rights Deficiencies — 1,050 citations
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — 805 citations
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — 476 citations

Nursing Homes by City in Connecticut

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Official Sources

POCDesk analyzes official government data. Verify any facility's record or read the underlying regulations at these primary sources:

Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
CMS Provider Data Catalog — the raw nursing home inspection & deficiency datasets
CMS Nursing Home Certification & Compliance — enforcement policy and the Special Focus Facility program
42 CFR Part 483 (eCFR) — the federal requirements of participation behind every F-Tag
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center — free advocacy help for residents and families