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Nursing homes in Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut
There are 17 certified nursing homes in Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut, with 1,507 beds between them.
41% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (43%). Inspectors recorded 600 health deficiencies over three cycles, 39.8 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $364K across 16 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lower Ct River Vly County | Connecticut | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 17 | 191 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 41% | 43% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 39.8 | 31.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $364K | $4.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center | Moodus | 76 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 17.1 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Essex Meadows Health Center | Essex | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 37.8 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Portland Care & Rehab Centre, Inc | Portland | 65 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 16.9 | $10K | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Complete Care At Meriden | Meriden | 115 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 35.7 | $9K | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Apple Rehab Middletown | Middletown | 70 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 57 | 81.4 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Apple Rehab Saybrook | Old Saybrook | 120 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 40.8 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Gladeview Health Care Center | Old Saybrook | 132 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 30.3 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Silver Springs Care Centerabuse icon | Meriden | 158 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 22.8 | $24K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Twin Maples Healthcare, Inc | Durham | 44 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 61.4 | $25K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Water'S Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitationabuse icon | Middletown | 150 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 24.0 | $99K | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation | Chester | 60 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 56.7 | $21K | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc | Meriden | 60 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 33.3 | $84K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Apple Rehab Coccomo | Meriden | 100 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | $14K | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Centerabuse iconSFF Candidate | Cobalt | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 85.0 | $37K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The | Meriden | 60 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 48.3 | $10K | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Meriden Health and Rehababuse icon | Meriden | 90 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 49 | 54.4 | $30K | 27 May 2026 |
| Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Centabuse icon | Middletown | 102 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 45.1 | — | 11 Aug 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 47 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 39 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 27 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 24 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 24 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 15 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Apple Rehab (3), Ryders Health Management (1), Complete Care (1), Life Care Services (1), Icare Health Network (1), Athena Healthcare Systems (1), National Health Care Associates (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut?
17 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,507 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lower Ct River Vly County have the highest CMS ratings?
Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Essex Meadows Health Center (5 stars), Portland Care & Rehab Centre, Inc (5 stars)
How do Lower Ct River Vly County nursing homes compare with Connecticut?
41% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 43% statewide; citations run at 39.8 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.