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Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut

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According to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, its Nursing Home Compare program rates 14,710 Medicare-certified nursing homes nationwide, last compiled in June 2026; county figures here are drawn from that dataset with cost context from the CareScout 2025 survey. See our methodology.

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

17 nursing homes in Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut carry active Medicare certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with a combined 1,508 licensed beds of capacity. 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.

$9,118
Assisted Living / mo
$15,208
Nursing (Semi) / mo
$6,864
Home Care / mo
2.7
Avg CMS Rating

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?

There are 17 nursing homes in Lower Ct River Vly County today, totaling 1,508 licensed 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?

The federal 1-to-5 star system CMS uses to rate nursing homes weighs health inspections, staffing, and quality measures together. 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?

Lower Ct River Vly County families weighing elder care typically compare five paths: skilled nursing homes, assisted living for daily support, in-home health aides, adult day care for daytime supervision, and private-duty nursing for specialized needs. Which fits best depends on care level, budget, and provider availability.

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Related Resources

See statewide cost medians and quality averages on the Connecticut elder-care overview, or compare every care option's national median on our care types comparison.

Rank facilities by cost and CMS quality across all states in our highest-rated states and most expensive nursing homes rankings.

Costs shown are Connecticut state-level medians from CareScout 2025 (county-level cost data is not available). Facility ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainElderCare Editorial

Top facilities in Lower Ct River Vly, CT

Ranked by CMS overall star rating, not an editorial "best of" pick. Visit in person and consult a care professional before choosing. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.

  1. 1 5★
  2. 2 5★
  3. 3 5★
  4. 4 4★
  5. 5 4★

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.