Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut
17 CMS-certified nursing homes in Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut. Statewide medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, joined with Five-Star quality ratings from CMS Care Compare.
Lower Ct River Vly County has 17 nursing homes with 1,508 total beds. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5 stars.
Data Insights
Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut contains 17 nursing homes certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, operating a combined 1,508 licensed beds. Across the 17 facilities with a published CMS overall star rating, the county average works out to 2.7 out of 5 stars. 5 facilities score 4 stars or higher on the CMS 5-star scale, while 10 carry a below-average rating of 1 or 2 stars.
State-level care-cost medians published in the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey give a useful cost frame for Connecticut: a semi-private nursing home room runs about $15,208 per month, while a private room averages $16,729 per month. Assisted living costs $9,118 per month, home health aide services $6,864, and adult day health care N/A. Local providers within Lower Ct River Vly County may price above or below these state medians depending on urban versus rural setting, facility amenities, and memory-care or specialty units.
CMS rates nursing facilities on overall quality plus three sub-components: health inspection findings from the last three cycles, nurse staffing hours adjusted for resident acuity, and fifteen clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments. When comparing facilities within Lower Ct River Vly County, families typically weigh the star breakdown alongside bed size, ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, government), distance from family caregivers, and the specific conditions a prospective resident needs managed — such as dementia care, rehabilitation, or ventilator support. The per-facility pages below link through to inspection and staffing detail.
The figures above come directly from the U.S. Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare dataset for federal quality ratings, combined with the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey of more than 15,000 elder-care providers nationwide and U.S. Census American Community Survey income data. Cost figures are monthly medians, refreshed annually with each new CareScout release; quality ratings are refreshed quarterly from the CMS Provider Information File. Read these state and county medians as benchmarks, then verify current rates with individual providers and consult care managers before making placement decisions. See our methodology for source vintage. Median figures above represent the middle of the cost distribution: half of providers charge less, half charge more, and price spreads within a metro area can exceed thirty percent. Where Genworth and CareScout publish overlapping numbers, the more recent CareScout survey takes precedence; both organizations use the same survey methodology developed by the federal Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living, so cross-year comparisons are valid back to 2004 when the survey was first standardized.
Nursing Homes in Lower Ct River Vly County
| Facility | City | Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTELM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | MOODUS | 5/5 | 76 | For profit - Corporation |
| ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER | ESSEX | 5/5 | 45 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| PORTLAND CARE & REHAB CENTER | PORTLAND | 5/5 | 65 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| COMPLETE CARE AT MERIDEN | MERIDEN | 4/5 | 115 | For profit - Corporation |
| TWIN MAPLES HEALTHCARE, INC | DURHAM | 4/5 | 44 | For profit - Corporation |
| APPLE REHAB SAYBROOK | OLD SAYBROOK | 3/5 | 120 | For profit - Corporation |
| GLADEVIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER | OLD SAYBROOK | 3/5 | 132 | For profit - Individual |
| AARON MANOR NURSING & REHABILITATION | CHESTER | 2/5 | 60 | For profit - Corporation |
| APPLE REHAB COCCOMO | MERIDEN | 2/5 | 100 | For profit - Corporation |
| APPLE REHAB MIDDLETOWN | MIDDLETOWN | 2/5 | 70 | For profit - Corporation |
| CONNECTICUT BAPTIST HOMES, INC | MERIDEN | 2/5 | 60 | Non profit - Corporation |
| SILVER SPRINGS CARE CENTER | MERIDEN | 2/5 | 159 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| WADSWORTH GLEN HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENT | MIDDLETOWN | 2/5 | 102 | For profit - Corporation |
| WATER'S EDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHAB | MIDDLETOWN | 2/5 | 150 | For profit - Corporation |
| COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER | COBALT | 1/5 | 60 | For profit - Corporation |
| CURTIS HOME ST ELIZABETH CENTER, THE | MERIDEN | 1/5 | 60 | Non profit - Corporation |
| MERIDEN HEALTH AND REHAB | MERIDEN | 1/5 | 90 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What do families ask most?
How many nursing homes are in Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut? ▾
Lower Ct River Vly County has 17 nursing homes with a combined total of 1,508 beds. The average CMS overall quality rating across rated facilities is 2.7 out of 5 stars.
What does assisted living cost in Connecticut? ▾
The median monthly cost for assisted living in Connecticut is $9,118. Nursing home costs range from $15,208 (semi-private) to $16,729 (private room). These are state-level medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey.
How much does home care cost near Lower Ct River Vly County? ▾
The median monthly cost for home health aide services in Connecticut is $6,864. Home care allows seniors to age in place and is often more affordable than facility-based care like assisted living ($9,118/mo) or nursing homes.
How are nursing homes in Lower Ct River Vly County rated? ▾
Nursing homes are rated by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) on a 1-to-5 star scale covering overall quality, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Facilities in Lower Ct River Vly County average 2.7 stars overall. Higher ratings indicate better performance across these quality dimensions.
Which nursing homes in Lower Ct River Vly County have the highest ratings? ▾
Among the 17 facilities, 5 have CMS ratings of 4 stars or higher. Top-rated facilities include CHESTELM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER, PORTLAND CARE & REHAB CENTER. Visit each facility page for detailed inspection, staffing, and quality data.
What types of elder care are available in Lower Ct River Vly County? ▾
Families in Lower Ct River Vly County can choose from several care options: nursing homes for skilled medical care, assisted living for daily support, home health aides for in-home assistance, adult day care for daytime supervision, and private nursing for specialized needs. Costs and availability vary by care type and provider.
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Costs shown are Connecticut state-level medians from CareScout 2025 (county-level cost data is not available). Facility ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating · 2024 CMS overall star rating combines health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Updated quarterly.