Connecticut · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Connecticut
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Connecticut?
CMS Care Compare lists 183 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Connecticut, out of 191 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Meriden (7), Danbury (5) and New Haven (5). 69 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 183
- All homes in Connecticut
- 191
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 69
- Average overall stars
- 3.0
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 183Also Medicare certified
- 34Nonprofit
- 2Government-owned
- 79No fines or payment denials
- 55Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Connecticut, nonprofit nursing homes in Connecticut, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Connecticut?
183 of the 191 CMS-certified nursing homes in Connecticut meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Connecticut's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Connecticut lists an income limit of For single people, the income limit is $2,982. and an asset limit of For single people, the asset limit is $1,600. For a married couple, asset and income limits are based on the CSPA (community spouse protected amount).. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.