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Nursing homes in South Central Ct County, Connecticut
South Central Ct County, Connecticut, has 23 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,661 certified beds.
52% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (43%). Inspectors recorded 1,034 health deficiencies over three cycles, 38.9 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $410K 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 | South Central Ct County | Connecticut | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 23 | 191 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 52% | 43% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 38.9 | 31.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $410K | $4.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Woods | North Branford | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 30.0 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Grimes Center | New Haven | 114 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 19.3 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center | Milford | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 17.5 | $19K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At the Willows | Woodbridge | 90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 27.8 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Civita Care Center At West River | Milford | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Guilford House, The | Guilford | 75 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 44.0 | $9K | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Leeway, Inc | New Haven | 30 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 76.7 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | East Haven | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 37.8 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Hamden Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Hamden | 153 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 24.2 | — | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Whitney Center | Hamden | 59 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 50.8 | — | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center | Hamden | 150 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 22.0 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Apple Rehab Guilfordabuse icon | Guilford | 90 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 43.3 | — | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Apple Rehab Laurel Woods | East Haven | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 38.3 | $65K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills | Branford | 190 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 22.1 | $8K | 19 May 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Madison | Madison | 90 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 53.3 | $16K | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Montowese Center For Health & Rehabilitation | North Haven | 120 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 77 | 64.2 | $10K | 27 Jan 2026 |
| West Haven Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation | West Haven | 98 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 59 | 60.2 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Advanced Center For Nursing & Rehabilitationabuse icon | New Haven | 226 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 72 | 31.9 | $72K | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Apple Rehab West Haven | West Haven | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 66 | 73.3 | $27K | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Arden Care Centerabuse iconSFF Candidate | Hamden | 271 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 89 | 32.8 | $88K | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Civita Care Center At Milfordabuse icon | Milford | 120 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 66 | 55.0 | $14K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Mary Wade Homeabuse icon | New Haven | 45 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 51 | 113.3 | $20K | 10 Apr 2026 |
| New Haven Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLCabuse icon | New Haven | 150 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 80 | 53.3 | $62K | 18 Feb 2026 |
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. | 76 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 52 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 50 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 43 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 42 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 19 |
| Non profit | 4 |
Chains present: Essential Healthcare (3), Apple Rehab (3), Autumn Lake Healthcare (2), Civita Care Centers (2), National Health Care Associates (2), Highbridge Healthcare (1), Senior Living Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in South Central Ct County, Connecticut?
23 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,661 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in South Central Ct County have the highest CMS ratings?
Evergreen Woods (5 stars), Grimes Center (5 stars), Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars)
How do South Central Ct County nursing homes compare with Connecticut?
52% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 43% statewide; citations run at 38.9 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.