Page 5 of Best Nursing Homes in Connecticut

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Overview of The Nathaniel Witherell

The Nathaniel Witherell offers nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Greenwich, CT. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. These care options may suit a resident who needs either ongoing nursing support or a supervised memory care setting.

The community has 202 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time per resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.

$656/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk, a well-situated home nestled in Norwalk, offers proximity to local hospitals and has gained recognition for its award-winning nursing care. With its picturesque setting of tree-lined streets and blooming courtyards, it creates an idyllic community where residents can thrive, recover, and foster meaningful connections with fellow residents. With a team of board-certified specialists, they are well-equipped to address various healthcare needs, including dementia care, round-the-clock skilled nursing care, respite care, and hospice care.

The home goes beyond the ordinary by offering specialized services such as IV therapy, diabetes management, stroke recovery, and wound care. These additional specialties ensure that residents receive tailored care to support their individual health goals. The community takes pride in its commitment to independently owned operations, allowing for a personalized approach to care and fostering a close-knit atmosphere among residents and staff.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk.

$550/Day Info Pricing updated on May 28th, 2026

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Overview of Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in East Hartford, CT. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, while palliative care addresses comfort during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Respite care may be a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs short term support away from caregiving duties.

The home has 345 beds and is in the Garvan, Carroll Historic District. A Walk Score of 63 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently.

Starting rates are $540 per day for a private room and $510 per day for a semi private room, giving families stated daily rates for each room arrangement. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay; total nurse staffing is 3h 24m per resident per day, representing the total daily nursing time allocated per resident.

$510/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of Cheshire House

Situated in the East Farms neighborhood, Cheshire House is a nursing home in Waterbury, CT, with 75 beds. It offers nursing and rehabilitation services, accommodating the long-term and short-term needs of older adults. Moreover, its 95% occupancy rate means most beds are in use, so available placements can change as residents move in or out.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site for residents who need ongoing clinical support, making the community a potential fit for someone who needs more than help with daily tasks. In addition, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Private rooms cost $525 per day, while semi-private rooms are $495 per day. Meanwhile, payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help with a longer stay when savings do not cover it, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

$495/Day Info Pricing updated on May 28th, 2026

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Overview of Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Fairfield, CT, covers memory care and skilled nursing. Hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and nursing home care fill out the list.

On the skilled side, licensed nurses are present at every hour. Nursing home care handles the ongoing, open-ended version of the same need. For dementia with wandering in the picture, memory care means a secured and supervised setting. The Legacy Living Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Memory Care Program is designed around Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and related memory needs.

Hospice care attends to the end of life. Palliative care is aimed at easing symptoms. When the usual caregiver has travel plans or their own recovery to manage, a respite stay fills the gap.

Short-Term Rehab and wider rehabilitation services help someone recover from illness or injury, with therapy handled at the center. A family expecting its needs to change can find the short-term, ongoing, memory, hospice, palliative, and respite pieces together here.

A private room starts at $580 daily, and a semi-private one at $550. Payment goes through Medicaid, Medicare, or private funds. Medicare can cover a short skilled stay once a hospital discharges someone, while Medicaid may help an eligible resident with long-term costs.

Nursing per resident comes to 3 hours and 22 minutes a day, spread across 144 beds. A doctor works on staff, and the administrator is Patricia Page. Car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 33, the area leaves a resident who can’t drive needing transportation for errands.

$550/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of The Greens at Cannondale

The Greens at Cannondale offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care and skilled nursing in Wilton, Connecticut. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident lives in a suite. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for a family seeking either ongoing care or a temporary residential stay.

There are 148 beds, with suite housing rather than studio apartments, giving residents a more connected living arrangement. Multiple care levels can also suit someone whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care may not require leaving the community.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Medicare can apply to covered skilled care, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living there. The Greens at Cannondale is in the Cannondale neighborhood of Wilton, Connecticut.

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Overview of Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills

Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care in Branford, CT. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Long-term skilled nursing supports ongoing care, while short-term rehabilitation serves residents recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

Memory care provides supervised care for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The community has 190 beds, placing it among larger nursing homes with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than smaller homes.

Therapeutic and rehab services allow residents to receive rehabilitation at the community, while wound care and IV therapy address specialized clinical needs on site. Private rooms start at $568 per day, and semi-private rooms start at $528 per day, with the daily rate varying by room arrangement.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to fund care directly.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 41 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. An in-house pharmacy supports medication services within the community, and therapeutic diet and nutrition services address residents whose care requires dietary support.

With Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Parkinson’s disease services, and caregiver respite, the community may be a potential fit for someone who needs nursing care alongside specialized support or a short-term stay.

$528/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of Jewish Senior Services

Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Jewish Senior Services is a reputable senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to older adults. With a focus on memory care, they understand the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with memory loss conditions.

At Jewish Senior Services, residents benefit from specialized memory care programs designed to enhance their quality of life. The compassionate and highly trained staff members are experienced in providing personalized care that promotes cognitive engagement, emotional well-being, and physical comfort. Through innovative therapies and activities, they strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where residents can thrive.

$855/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of Connecticut Baptist Homes

Connecticut Baptist Homes offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, residential care, and skilled nursing in Meriden, CT. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Residential care offers another supportive living arrangement. With several care types available in one community, Connecticut Baptist Homes can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The home has 60 beds. Its one-bed housing option gives one resident a room rather than a shared arrangement. The starting price is $557 per day for a private room.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of daily nurse staffing assigned per resident.

$557/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

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Overview of Village Green of Bristol Rehabilitation and Health Center

Located at 23 Fair Street in Bristol, Connecticut, Village Green of Bristol Rehabilitation and Health Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing community that has been operating for one year. The community offers private rooms for older adults recovering from hospitalization or surgery, as well as those requiring ongoing skilled nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, providing families with multiple payment options.

Additionally, the average resident stay of 192 days reflects a combination of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. With an occupancy rate of about 80%, the community continues to welcome new admissions. Residents receive approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes of nursing care each day from a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides. The surrounding area is slightly walkable, allowing access to a few nearby services on foot, while most errands and outings require transportation.

As a newly licensed community, it operates under state requirements that include independent nursing consultation and quality assurance programs. Furthermore, follow-up inspections have confirmed that previously identified compliance issues were corrected, and the community continues to meet regulatory standards.

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Nursing Homes in Connecticut at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Connecticut. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.2/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Connecticut. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Connecticut. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5