These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in Connecticut according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 5 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 5.0/5. 18 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center | Milford | $0 | |
| 2 | Maple View Health & Rehabilitation Center | Rocky Hill | $0 | |
| 3 | St Joseph's Residence | Enfield | $0 | |
| 4 | Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center | Moodus | $0 | |
| 5 | Manchester Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Manchester | $0 | |
| 6 | Southington Care Center | Southington | $0 | |
| 7 | Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente | Suffield | $0 | |
| 8 | Fresh River Healthcare | East Windsor | $0 | |
| 9 | Waveny Care Center | New Canaan | $0 | |
| 10 | Bride Brook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Niantic | $0 | |
| 11 | Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care | Putnam | $0 | |
| 12 | Havencare at Hancock Hall | Danbury | $0 | |
| 13 | Edgehill Health Center | Stamford | $0 | |
| 14 | Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge | West Redding | $0 | |
| 15 | Orange Health Care Center | Orange | $0 | |
| 16 | Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge | Mystic | $8,018 | |
| 17 | 60 West | Rocky Hill | $0 | |
| 18 | Havencare at Filosa | Danbury | $0 | |
| 19 | Villa at Stamford, the | Stamford | $0 | |
| 20 | Portland Care & Rehab Center | Portland | $10,033 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.