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Best Nursing Homes in West Hartford, CT

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Jan 2026
We analyzed 5 homes in West 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.

4 facilities compared · CMS & CT Dept. of Health data

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The Mercy Community
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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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.

West Hartford (Bishop's Corner)
328
Facility 328
CT AVG 121
Rank #3 / 80
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #47 / 71
-1%
3.83
Facility 3.83
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #28 / 66
+18%-4%
$0
Facility $0
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #1 / 68
24
Facility 24
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #26 / 68
3.0
Facility 3.0
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #3 / 68
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 0.9
194-
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 38
Rank #193 / 266
Mercy Community Health Inc.
$51.8M
Facility $51.8M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #4 / 72
$20.7M
Facility $20.7M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #6 / 72
39.9%
Facility 39.9%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #61 / 72
75085
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
Facility 216
CT AVG 121
Rank #8 / 80
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #21 / 71
+10%
3.69
Facility 3.69
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #35 / 66
--35%-7%
$0
Facility $0
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #1 / 68
49
Facility 49
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #61 / 68
4.5
Facility 4.5
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #19 / 68
-
Facility -
CT AVG 0.9
199A+
82
Facility 82
CT AVG 38
Rank #34 / 266
Solomon Melamed
$23.1M
Facility $23.1M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #37 / 72
$15.3M
Facility $15.3M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #14 / 72
66.1%
Facility 66.1%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #7 / 72
75299
The Reservoir
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).

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Nursing

West Hartford
75
Facility 75
CT AVG 121
Rank #59 / 80
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #26 / 71
+9%
3.60
Facility 3.60
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #43 / 66
-40%-9%
$24.5k
Facility $24.5k
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #58 / 68
67
Facility 67
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #66 / 68
7.4
Facility 7.4
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #59 / 68
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 0.9
66-
14
Facility 14
CT AVG 38
Rank #232 / 266
Christal Altius
$15.9M
Facility $15.9M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #53 / 72
$7.9M
Facility $7.9M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #56 / 72
49.6%
Facility 49.6%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #30 / 72
75407
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 170
CT AVG 121
Rank #16 / 80
-
Facility -
CT AVG 84%
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-
Facility -
CT AVG 3.97
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Facility -
CT AVG $43.8k
-
Facility -
CT AVG 32.0
-
Facility -
CT AVG 5.8
-
Facility -
CT AVG 0.9
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68
Facility 68
CT AVG 38
Rank #67 / 266
#N/A
$16.8M
Facility $16.8M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #49 / 72
$9.3M
Facility $9.3M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #46 / 72
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #17 / 72
75082
Overview of The Mercy Community

Make every moment count at The Mercy Community, an idyllic retreat in West Hartford, CT, offering independent living. Purposely built and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, helping them with chores and maintenance.

Residents can spend their days as they please with fun recreational activities and engaging programs that aim to keep them active and socially connected. With plenty of convenient local amenities nearby, residents have easy access to their needs. The community also provides shuttle services for residents’ convenience. With its extensive amenities and top-notch services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Exercise Programs

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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.

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: 3-storey

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Fitness and Recreation

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Overview of The Reservoir

The Reservoir, a known skilled nursing facility located in West Hartford, Connecticut, is dedicated to providing top-notch care to individuals in need of rehabilitation and other medical services. Offering both short-term and long-term care options, they accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances, ensuring accessibility to a wide range of residents. Their extensive array of therapeutic services includes speech, occupational, and physical therapies, in addition to specialized treatments like IV therapy, podiatry care, wound care, x-rays, and colostomy care, among others.

Its team is made up of attending physicians and registered nurses, providing round-the-clock emergency alert and response services for residents’ peace of mind. Beyond healthcare, the facility also fosters an enriching atmosphere with a variety of activities encompassing cultural, educational, and wellness-related pursuits. Additionally, the community expertly manages residents’ dietary and nutritional needs. The Reservoir enhances residents’ quality of life with amenities such as a fitness room, scenic views, a beauty salon, and barber services. To bolster security for residents with cognitive deficits, an alarm system is in place as well. This home definitely prioritizes transparent and affordable nursing home costs while maintaining high standards in senior care.

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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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Overview of Parkville Care Center

Parkville Care Center maintains a level of 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. Parkville Care Center helps seniors have a speedy recovery.

Parkville’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, memory care, and diabetes management, cardiac recovery– among many others.

Contact Parkville Care Center

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
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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
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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
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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
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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 West 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 West Hartford, CT. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in West 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 West 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 West 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.