West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
310 TERRACE AVE, West Haven, CT 06516
West Haven, Connecticut · CMS verdict
West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation holds a 2 of 5 CMS overall star rating - below the Connecticut state average of 3.0, reflecting below-average quality on the federal five-star scale.
The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.
West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in West Haven, Connecticut holds a CMS overall rating of 2 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 35 of 100 (grade F). The 98-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in Connecticut runs a median of $15,208 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Quality & Compliance Index (heavier deficiency book)
With 59 CMS deficiencies on file, this facility sits in the heavier U.S. deficiency tercile (>31). A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 35 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 35.
Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation's heavier CMS deficiency book
Quality ratings
CMS's most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026) puts West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation's overall quality rating at 2 out of 5 stars, a composite of three sub-ratings: health inspection (2/5), staffing (3/5), and quality measures (3/5).
What each sub-rating measures
The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.
Size and setting
Located in West Haven, Connecticut, this facility operates 98 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 94 residents - an occupancy rate of about 96%. The facility is classified under for profit - limited liability company ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 96% occupancy, this facility is running near full capacity, worth confirming current bed availability directly before visiting.
Same-ownership peers
Within Connecticut, West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is one of 77 for profit - limited liability company nursing homes CMS rates. Its 2-star overall rating sits below the for profit - limited liability company-segment average of 2.8 stars, ahead of roughly 22% of same-ownership peers in the state. Peer comparisons within the same ownership type are more apples-to-apples than a state-wide average, since for-profit, non-profit, and government operators tend to differ systematically in staffing and reinvestment.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (59 total). CMS has levied no enforcement penalties over the equivalent window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.
Where these figures come from
Figures above come from CMS Nursing Home Compare (Care Compare, data as of April 2026) with state cost medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey. See our methodology for vintage.
How West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation's lower-tercile stars compare to Connecticut
CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the Connecticut facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = Connecticut state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.
Where West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation ranks in Connecticut
Among the 190 CMS-rated nursing homes in Connecticut, West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation’s 2-star overall rating is higher than 19% of them. The bars show how all Connecticut homes spread across the CMS 1-to-5 scale; this facility’s band is highlighted.
48 Connecticut homes share this 2-star rating. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Facility details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Beds | 98 |
| Residents | 94 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| County | South Central Ct |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Deficiencies | 59 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What families ask about West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation's inspection record
What is the quality rating for West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation? ▾
2 out of 5 stars is West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation's current CMS overall rating, built from a health inspection rating of 2/5, a staffing rating of 3/5, and a quality measures rating of 3/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Connecticut? ▾
CareScout's 2025 survey puts Connecticut's median semi-private nursing home rate at $15,208 per month ($182,500 per year), with private rooms averaging $16,729 per month.
What services does West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation offer? ▾
With 98 beds with approximately 94 current residents, West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility. It operates under for profit - limited liability company ownership, and CMS's inspection record shows 59 deficiencies and 0 penalties.
Does West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation has multiple deficiencies (59 total) and 0 penalties recorded by CMS. A count this high is above what most facilities post; ask the facility directly for its plan of correction on the largest findings.
What are the alternatives to a nursing home in Connecticut? ▾
In Connecticut, alternatives include assisted living ($9,118/mo), home health aides ($6,864/mo), and adult day care ($2,362/mo).
Keep reading
Also see the Connecticut elder-care overview and highest-rated states. Provider ID: 075201.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.