Connecticut · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Connecticut
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Connecticut?
CMS Care Compare lists 75 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Connecticut, out of 191 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Danbury (3), Rocky Hill (3) and Stamford (3). 42 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 75
- All homes in Connecticut
- 191
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 75
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 425 stars overall
- 604+ stars for inspections
- 384+ stars for staffing
- 48No fines or payment denials
- 30Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 19Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Connecticut. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Connecticut: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Connecticut, nonprofit nursing homes in Connecticut, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Connecticut?
75 of the 191 CMS-certified nursing homes in Connecticut meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Connecticut Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, 60 West in Rocky Hill (5 stars), Autumn Lake Healthcare at New Britain in New Britain (5 stars) and Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge in Mystic (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Connecticut?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Connecticut's Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.