Page 3 of Best Nursing Homes in Connecticut

Overview of Essex Meadows

Situated in Essex, CT, Essex Meadows offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, and independent living. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to services at all times. Rehabilitation services also provide recovery support to improve residents’ ability to function.

The community has 45 beds, with an occupancy of 86.7%. Moreover, Medicare and private pay are accepted, with private rooms starting at $603 per day, while semi-private rooms start at $517 per day.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Pets are also allowed, so residents can keep an animal companion in the community.

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Starting Price $5,695/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill provides nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care and skilled nursing in Waterbury, CT. Nursing home services include long term care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents with complex medical conditions. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs temporary support.

Short term rehabilitation is available for recovery focused stays, including skilled care after a hospital stay when Medicare applies. The home has 90 beds. Private rooms cost $575 per day, while semi private rooms cost $513 per day; the rates distinguish the room arrangement, and the confirmed facts do not specify additional inclusions. Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

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$513/Day Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

Overview of Leeway

Leeway provides nursing home care, assisted living, palliative care, residential care, and skilled nursing in New Haven, CT. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, and residential care provides a supported living setting.

Leeway serves individuals with HIV/AIDS and includes community case management to coordinate services around each resident’s care needs. The community opened in 1995 and has 30 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can become familiar with one another. Located in the East Rock neighborhood, Leeway may be a good fit for a person living with HIV/AIDS whose needs range from residential support to skilled nursing.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for someone who needs a time-limited setting for recovery and therapy. A private room starts at $500 per day, with payment options including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing time allocated to each resident daily, and supportive housing is also part of Leeway’s programs.

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$500/Day Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

Overview of StoneRidge Senior Living

StoneRidge Senior Living offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Mystic, CT. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care may not require leaving the community. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing options range from a single private space to a larger private layout, with room for a couple moving together. The choices support different living arrangements.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows families to use their own funds. With 40 beds, StoneRidge Senior Living is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another; total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to the community.

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$545/Day Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Glen Hill Center of the Genesis Healthcare Community is one of Danbury’s trusted nursing home facilities, ideal for residents seeking to relax and recover. The multi-awarded nursing facility specializes in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care and provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Glen Hill Center cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.
The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.

Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, memory care, and respite care in Cromwell, CT. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice supports end of life care, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 175 beds, so residents share the setting with more residents, staff, and programming. Occupancy is 96%, meaning nearly all beds are occupied at a given time. A private room starts at $563 per day, while a semi private room starts at $500 per day. The room type determines whether a resident has a room alone or shares it.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment methods to use toward care. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab are available, allowing a resident to receive rehabilitative care during a limited stay. The community has a Walk Score of 37 out of 100 and is in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The range of care types may make Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell a good fit for a family seeking skilled nursing or memory care, with hospice, palliative, and respite care also available.

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$500/Day Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

Overview of Complete Care at Groton Regency

Complete Care Groton Regency stands as a beacon of clinical excellence, proudly serving the senior community in Connecticut. With a deep-rooted commitment to compassion, they offer an array of specialized services including memory care, respiratory support, orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiovascular care, and more. Guided by a team of skilled nursing professionals, this facility ensures round-the-clock availability of physicians, therapists, and specialists, empowering residents with comprehensive medical care.

Every room is equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV, allowing residents to stay connected and entertained. Additional amenities include access to professional stylist services, enabling residents to maintain their personal grooming preferences with ease. To enhance the overall quality of life, a diverse calendar of engaging activities is offered, allowing residents to explore their interests and socialize. Whether it’s finding solace in the serene courtyard gardens or mingling in inviting lounges, residents have ample spaces to enjoy meaningful interactions. The dining experience at Complete Care Groton Regency is also elevated with restaurant and café-style options, serving delicious meals tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.

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$199/Day Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

Located in the serene neighborhood of West Lake Avenue, Guilford, CT, The Guilford House is an exceptional senior living community that focuses on short-term rehabilitation services and long-term care. As a family-owned community, The Guilford House ensures quality care for its residents. The community features various floor plans including studio and studio deluxe and one-bedroom apartments.

The Guilford House boasts a skilled department of registered nurses, practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants to ensure that all the clinical needs of the seniors are met. The community also provides physical, occupational, speech, and massage therapy every day for the seniors’ welfare. Believing that food is necessary for success, the community serves healthy and hearty meals to satisfy its residents. The different departmental teams of The Guilford House work together to create a safe and comfortable community for its residents, considering their choices along the process.

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$255/Day Pricing updated on May 28th, 2026

Overview of Bethel Health Care Center

Licensed as a chronic and convalescent nursing home, Bethel Health Care Center in Bethel, CT, covers skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing here runs through the night as well as the day, with licensed nurses on site at any hour.

Hospice care is for the final stage of life, when comfort replaces treatment as the aim. Palliative care eases the symptoms of a serious illness and can continue while treatment does. A respite stay covers the time a usual caregiver spends traveling or recovering.

Short-Term Rehab is for getting back on your feet after a hospital stay, an injury, or an illness. Long-Term Care Services are for residents who need nursing with no end date in view. The center suits someone whose needs could be anything from a brief rehab stay to long-term care.

The staff includes a doctor and a nurse practitioner, so medical care happens in the building. There’s a recreation area, and religious services are offered.

Across 161 beds, nursing time averages 3 hours and 41 minutes per resident each day. Private rooms start at $650 per day and semi-private at $605, so sharing saves $45 a day. The center takes Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, and Erin Healy runs it as administrator.

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$605/Day Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

Overview of Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in East Haven, Connecticut’s Momauguin neighborhood. Its post acute care and rehabilitation services support residents recovering after a hospital stay, while long stay care provides continued nursing support for residents who need ongoing care. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver is traveling or recovering. With these programs in one setting, the home may suit a family seeking either post acute rehabilitation or longer term nursing care.

The facility has 90 beds. Starting rates are $231 per day for a private room and $211 per day for a semi private room, with the room type indicating whether a resident has a private space or shares the room. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options that include coverage for eligible skilled care, qualifying Medicaid supported care, or direct payment.

Staff are available 24 hours a day, and a doctor is on staff. The care programs cover rehabilitation after a hospital stay, continued nursing support, and comfort focused hospice or palliative care. There is a broad range of support here.

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$211/Day Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026