Hancock Hall

Hancock Hall is a Nursing Home in Connecticut

Hancock Hall is a Nursing Home in Connecticut

Hancock Hall

31 Staples St, Danbury, CT 06810 View Map

Hancock Hall is a Nursing Home in Connecticut

Hancock Hall is a Nursing Home in Connecticut

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Overview of Hancock Hall

Experience unrivaled care and support with the extraordinary senior living community of Hancock Hall in Staples Street, Danbury, CT, providing long-term and short-term care. The community strives to provide a haven for seniors who need supplementary care in their golden years. With a team of kind and dedicated professionals attending to seniors’ needs and aspirations, seniors keep their peace of mind and live their lives to the fullest.

The community accepts Medicare and Medicaid to ease some of seniors’ financial constraints. Conveniently located near hospitals and other senior care providers, the community ensures residents’ needs are easily accessible. Hancock Hall is dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life with its incredible amenities.

(203) 794-9466

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.59/day
Overall rating Info Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Staffing Info Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 96

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Connecticut average
Occupancy rate 94.5%
Residents per day (avg) 91
Occupancy rate
94.5%
Residents per day (avg)
91

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$15.7M
Surplus of revenue
$381.3K
Voluntary non-profit home Church
Home revenue
$15,727,272.00
Surplus of revenue
$381,324.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.3M
40% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.0M
Total costs $15.3M
Years in operation
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 20 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Chronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
License Date
September 13, 2023
License Expiration
June 30, 2027

Additional licensing details

License number: 2481

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Staff Composition (State Data)

Admin
3 FTE
Registered Nurse
10 FTE
Licensed Practical Nurse
11 FTE
Nursing Assistant
26 FTE
Recreation
3 FTE
Social Services
2 FTE
Physical Therapy
2 FTE
Occupational Therapy
4 FTE
Speech Therapy
1 FTE
Dietary
11 FTE
Other Staff
9 FTE

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Total Residents: 96

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Building Type: Two-story

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Total Residents

Types of Care at Hancock Hall

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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Inspection History

In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.

2 visits/inspections

1 routine inspections

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 1 licensing inspection

Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:May 1, 2025

Inspection history

05-01-2025 Inspection Report
10-23-2024 Inspection Report

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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MC

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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Address 1.5 miles from city center

Address 31 Staples St, Danbury, CT 06810

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

187
Total Staff
101
Employees
86
Contractors
35,546
Total Hours (Quarter)
50
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse177.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse418 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant958 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
154 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
10 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
16.9%
of total hours from contractors
6,014 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 41 Licensed Practical Nurse: 25 Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant54419518,06491100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse1625416,24991100%8
Registered Nurse161174,56191100%7.9
Other Social Services Staff6069087684%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide0337557684%5.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0336236571%6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025525763%8
Administrator1015046369%8
Speech Language Pathologist0444795965%5.5
RN Director of Nursing1014405560%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014395560%8
Dental Services Staff1014355560%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014355560%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0554336066%7.1
Nurse Practitioner2024325459%8
Qualified Social Worker0442385560%4.3

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2019 – Aug 2024)

4
Inspections
12
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
2
Moderate (D-F)
10
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
3
25% of total
Infection Control
2
17% of total
Resident Rights
2
17% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
17% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 11
Complaint Investigations 1
State Comparison (CT)
Avg Citations (State)
32
This Facility: 12
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Aug 06, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Apr 13, 2023 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Apr 13, 2023 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Apr 13, 2023 B Care PlanningF0640 Corrected
Mar 12, 2020 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Mar 12, 2020 D PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Mar 12, 2020 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Mar 12, 2020 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Mar 12, 2020 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Mar 12, 2020 D Resident RightsF0558 Corrected
Mar 12, 2020 C Resident RightsF0576 Corrected
Jan 31, 2019 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
92 Total Residents
Medicare 20 (21.7%)
Medicaid 53 (57.6%)
Private Pay/Other 19 (20.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
5.1 Score
51% better than avg Connecticut avg: 10.4

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
14.6 Score
31% better than avg Connecticut avg: 21.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
7.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
3.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.3%
Depressive Symptoms
29.4%
Falls with Major Injury
3.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
3.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
8.6%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.3%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
27.6%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.1% 41% better than avg Connecticut: 70.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.6% 61% better than avg Connecticut: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
94.1% 35% better than avg Connecticut: 69.8%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
CHCPE
  • General: Age 65+, Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
  • CT Specifics: Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
  • Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).
Statewide Respite Care Program
CT Respite Care
  • General: Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • CT Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program
  • General: Age 62+, Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$41,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; focus is income-based.
  • CT Specifics: Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
  • Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
  • Asset Limits: None since 2023 policy change.
  • CT Specifics: Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
  • Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • CT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Connecticut Seniors

CHCPE

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits:
    State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
  • CT Specifics:
    Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).
CT Respite Care

Statewide Respite Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $40,000 (individual).
  • CT Specifics:
    Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$41,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; focus is income-based.
  • CT Specifics:
    Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
  • Asset Limits:
    None since 2023 policy change.
  • CT Specifics:
    Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • CT Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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