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Best Nursing Homes in Hartford, CT

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
We analyzed 7 homes in Hartford, CT

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Connecticut Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.

6 facilities compared · CMS & CT Dept. of Health data · Updated May 2026

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West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

West Hartford (Fernridge Place)
160
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #50 / 69
-3%
-
Facility -
CT AVG 3.97
-30%-
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 1
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #26 / 66
8.3
Facility 8.3
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #63 / 66
-
Facility -
CT AVG 0.9
130-
67
Facility 67
CT AVG 38
Rank #12 / 70
Article Vi Marital Trust Under Leonard J. Schwartz Revocable Trust
$27.3M
Facility $27.3M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #26 / 70
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #30 / 70
29.9%
Facility 29.9%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #44 / 70
75278
Trinity Hill Care Center LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Nursing

Hartford (Behind The Rocks)
134
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #25 / 69
+8%
3.67
Facility 3.67
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #32 / 64
+18%-8%
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 1
36
Facility 36
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #47 / 66
6.0
Facility 6.0
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #43 / 66
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 0.9
122-
64
Facility 64
CT AVG 38
Rank #14 / 70
-
$16.2M
Facility $16.2M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #44 / 70
$9.3M
Facility $9.3M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #21 / 70
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #8 / 70
75268
Chelsea Place Care Center LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hartford (West End)
216
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #20 / 69
+10%
3.69
Facility 3.69
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #32 / 64
--23%-7%
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 1
49
Facility 49
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #58 / 66
4.5
Facility 4.5
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #18 / 66
-
Facility -
CT AVG 0.9
199A+
82
Facility 82
CT AVG 38
Rank #5 / 70
Solomon Melamed
$23.1M
Facility $23.1M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #30 / 70
$11.4M
Facility $11.4M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #10 / 70
49.3%
Facility 49.3%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #11 / 70
75299
Avery Heights
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Hartford (South West)
199
23.1%
Facility 23.1%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #68 / 69
-72%
3.73
Facility 3.73
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #32 / 64
-16%-6%
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 1
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #51 / 66
6.7
Facility 6.7
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #49 / 66
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 0.9
46-
37
Facility 37
CT AVG 38
Rank #34 / 70
Patrick Gilland
$36.2M
Facility $36.2M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #12 / 70
$10.8M
Facility $10.8M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #12 / 70
30%
Facility 30%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #41 / 70
75063
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

East Hartford (Garvan–Carroll Historic District)
345
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #45 / 69
0%
3.40
Facility 3.40
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #47 / 64
+49%-14%
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 1
33
Facility 33
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #46 / 66
4.1
Facility 4.1
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #15 / 66
5
Facility 5
CT AVG 0.9
280-
63
Facility 63
CT AVG 38
Rank #15 / 70
David Smilovitz Trust
$59.3M
Facility $59.3M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #2 / 70
$19.4M
Facility $19.4M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #2 / 70
32.7%
Facility 32.7%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #37 / 70
75257
Hughes Health and Rehabilitation-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

West Hartford
170
-
Facility -
CT AVG 84%
-
-
Facility -
CT AVG 3.97
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0
Facility 0
CT AVG 1
-
Facility -
CT AVG 32.0
-
Facility -
CT AVG 5.8
-
Facility -
CT AVG 0.9
--
68
Facility 68
CT AVG 38
Rank #10 / 70
#N/A
$16.8M
Facility $16.8M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #43 / 70
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #40 / 70
42.3%
Facility 42.3%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #18 / 70
75082
Overview of Avery Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care

Avery Heights is a tightly-knit assisted and memory care living community with quality service in Hartford. The senior living home brings an elevated lifestyle into its elegant and gracious approach to modern-day senior living. Avery Heights is a resident-driven community that has continued to strive to put the needs of its residents first since 1957. 

Avery Heights offers a range of services for its residents, such as scheduled local transportation available upon request; a calendar of activities is given to each resident with a list of scheduled classes, outings, and other events; and delicious meals served at the dining room.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Overview of West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation

West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation aims to reinvent the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents; they are guaranteed to rejuvenate and recover in a safe and comfortable environment. West Hartford does its best to ensure everyone can thrive in a home that gets to know its residents and empower them to embrace a new chapter in their lives. 

Specializing in long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care services, a list of services helps boost a speedy recovery. Wound care, joint replacement, physical therapy, non-ventilator-dependent, pain management, tube feeding, and surgical recovery are some of the interdisciplinary services offered.  

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Overview of Chelsea Place Care Center LLC

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.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: 3-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Overview of Trinity Hill Care Center LLC

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.

Contact Trinity Hill Care Center LLC

Overview of Avery Heights

Avery Heights is a tightly-knit senior living community with quality service in Hartford. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, they bring an elevated lifestyle into their elegant and gracious approach to modern-day senior living. Avery Heights is a resident-driven community that strives to put the needs of its residents first since 1957. 

Avery Heights offers a range of services for its residents, such as scheduled local transportation available upon request; a calendar of activities is given to each resident with a list of scheduled classes, outings, and other events; and delicious meals served at the dining room.

Contact Avery Heights

Overview of Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center

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. 

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Overview of Hughes Health and Rehabilitation

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.

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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.

CMS data 5 weighted categories Updated quarterly
Full methodology

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 7 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.