
Compare Nursing Homes around Hartford (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
| West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation | NH HC MC PC RC | West Hartford (Fernridge Place) | 160
Facility
160
CT AVG
111
Rank
#21 / 123 |
81.3%
Facility
81.3%
CT AVG
84%
Rank
#54 / 72 | -3% | - | -28% | - | $0
Facility
$0
CT AVG
$43.8k
Rank
#1 / 69 | 25
Facility
25
CT AVG
32.0
Rank
#28 / 69 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
CT AVG
5.8
Rank
#66 / 69 | - | 127 | - |
67
Facility
67
CT AVG
47
Rank
#69 / 264 | Article Vi Marital Trust Under Leonard J. Schwartz Revocable Trust | $18.0M
Facility
$18.0M
CT AVG
$19.0M
Rank
#30 / 73 | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
CT AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#36 / 73 | 57.7%
Facility
57.7%
CT AVG
42.4%
Rank
#54 / 73 | 75278 | ||||
| Chelsea Place Care Center LLC | NH HC MC PC | Hartford (West End) | 234
Facility
234
CT AVG
111
Rank
#8 / 123 |
85.5%
Facility
85.5%
CT AVG
84%
Rank
#45 / 72 | +2% | 3.69
Facility
3.69
CT AVG
3.97
Rank
#36 / 67 | - | -35% | -7% | $39.5k
Facility
$39.5k
CT AVG
$43.8k
Rank
#58 / 69 | 49
Facility
49
CT AVG
32.0
Rank
#62 / 69 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
CT AVG
5.8
Rank
#19 / 69 | - | 199 | - |
82
Facility
82
CT AVG
47
Rank
#33 / 264 | Solomon Melamed | $22.7M
Facility
$22.7M
CT AVG
$19.0M
Rank
#37 / 73 | $15.0M
Facility
$15.0M
CT AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#14 / 73 | 66.3%
Facility
66.3%
CT AVG
42.4%
Rank
#7 / 73 | 75299 | |||
| Trinity Hill Care Center LLC | NH HC NC RC | Hartford (Behind The Rocks) | 144
Facility
144
CT AVG
111
Rank
#31 / 123 |
84.7%
Facility
84.7%
CT AVG
84%
Rank
#46 / 72 | +1% | 3.67
Facility
3.67
CT AVG
3.97
Rank
#36 / 67 | -3% | -8% | $59.0k
Facility
$59.0k
CT AVG
$43.8k
Rank
#61 / 69 | 36
Facility
36
CT AVG
32.0
Rank
#50 / 69 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
CT AVG
5.8
Rank
#45 / 69 | 1 | 128 | - |
64
Facility
64
CT AVG
47
Rank
#78 / 264 | - | $15.5M
Facility
$15.5M
CT AVG
$19.0M
Rank
#53 / 73 | $11.9M
Facility
$11.9M
CT AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#31 / 73 | 76.6%
Facility
76.6%
CT AVG
42.4%
Rank
#4 / 73 | 75268 | ||||
| Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC PC RC | East Hartford (Garvan–Carroll Historic District) | 345
Facility
345
CT AVG
111
Rank
#1 / 123 |
83.8%
Facility
83.8%
CT AVG
84%
Rank
#49 / 72 | 0% | 3.40
Facility
3.40
CT AVG
3.97
Rank
#50 / 67 | +23% | -14% | $61.4k
Facility
$61.4k
CT AVG
$43.8k
Rank
#62 / 69 | 33
Facility
33
CT AVG
32.0
Rank
#47 / 69 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
CT AVG
5.8
Rank
#16 / 69 | 5 | 285 | - |
63
Facility
63
CT AVG
47
Rank
#81 / 264 | David Smilovitz Trust | $39.0M
Facility
$39.0M
CT AVG
$19.0M
Rank
#2 / 73 | $26.5M
Facility
$26.5M
CT AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#2 / 73 | 67.8%
Facility
67.8%
CT AVG
42.4%
Rank
#37 / 73 | 75257 | ||||
| Hughes Health and Rehabilitation | - | NH AL | West Hartford | 170
Facility
170
CT AVG
111
Rank
#18 / 123 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
68
Facility
68
CT AVG
47
Rank
#66 / 264 | $12.9M
Facility
$12.9M
CT AVG
$19.0M
Rank
#49 / 73 | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
CT AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#47 / 73 | 65.6%
Facility
65.6%
CT AVG
42.4%
Rank
#18 / 73 | 75082 |
A 160-bed nursing home in West Hartford’s Fernridge Place neighborhood, West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation has been running for 17 years. It carries a full care mandate: skilled nursing, hospice, rehabilitation, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, and an in-house physiatry program that’s relatively uncommon at this scale. Respite care and 24-hour staffing round out the service list.
Current census sits at 130 residents, reflecting 81% occupancy. The average stay is 150 days, which puts this facility squarely in the overlap between short-term rehab and longer-term placement. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.
Nurse aides provide 2 hours and 20 minutes of direct care per resident per day. Both a resident council and a family council meet regularly, giving two distinct groups a formal voice in how the facility operates. State inspections have typically centered on care planning and documentation and resident rights and protections.
The dining program runs a seasonally changing menu built around local specialties. Art, music, and exercise rotate through a monthly activities calendar. Outdoor seating is available. The staff communicates in eight languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Haitian, Russian, Italian, Creole, and Jamaican, which speaks to the breadth of families this facility actively serves.
Walk Score 67 means the Fernridge Place neighborhood is moderately walkable. Some errands are manageable on foot; others call for a car.
West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation is a data-rich, program-dense facility carrying a wide care mandate in a multilingual community, best suited to families navigating complex post-acute or long-term needs where program depth and payment flexibility both matter.
The Sister community of the Parkville Care Center, expect Chelsea Place Center to maintain elegance and professionalism for its residents, promoting mutual respect and trust. Specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, residents maintain an active, supportive, and stimulating lifestyle. The team of dedicated professionals aims to fulfill each resident’s holistic wellness through the continuum of care services. Chelsea Place Center helps seniors have a speedy recovery.
Chelsea Place’s center of excellence includes 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs; therapy services that include speech, occupational, and physical; wound care, behavioral health services, and diabetes management, cardiac recovery– among many others.
Sister community of the Parkville Care Center, expect Trinity Hill Care Center to maintain elegance and professionalism for its residents, promoting mutual respect and trust. Specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, residents maintain an active, supportive, and stimulating lifestyle. The team of dedicated professionals aims to fulfill each resident’s holistic wellness through the continuum of care services. Trinity Hill Care Center helps seniors have a speedy recovery.
Trinity Hill’s center of excellence includes 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs, therapy services that include speech, occupational, and physical, wound care, HIV care unit, and diabetes management, cardiac recovery– among many others.
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation has been one of the trusted nursing homes in Hartford. Focusing on short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, residents and families can expect only the upscale professional and compassionate service they seek. Riverside ensures a place of motivation and cultivation for a fulfilling life.
The beautiful community is built with a list of amenities residents can take advantage of: common areas, lounges, a library, restaurant-style dining, and a fitness center. Personalized care for specialty services is provided, such as housekeeping, 24/7 care staff, stimulating programs, and scheduled activities offered.
Hughes Health and Rehabilitation places importance on enriching and empowering the lives of its seniors. With an emphasis on skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care, their care staff are profoundly inclusive and compassionate when attending to any need a resident may have. Hughes Healthcare boasts its approach to senior recovery: treating and caring for residents like family.
All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and linen services, housekeeping. One of its specialties is rehabilitation services, focusing on occupational, speech, physical, neurological, palliative, orthopedic, and long-term care, including memory support, stroke rehabilitation, amputation, and congestive heart failure.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Hartford, CT
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Connecticut?
Assisted living in Connecticut is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Connecticut Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Connecticut Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 5 nursing homes in Hartford, CT. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Hartford, CT?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Hartford, CT, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Hartford, CT?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.









