These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Connecticut based on CMS data (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 star(s) or lower. Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $1,337,171. 14 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation | North Haven | $19,344 | |
| 2 | Skyview Rehab and Nursing | Wallingford | $0 | |
| 3 | Civita Care Center at Salmon Brook | Glastonbury | $24,164 | |
| 4 | Avery Nursing Home/noble Building | Hartford | $71,481 | |
| 5 | Greentree Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Waterford | $127,702 | |
| 6 | New London Sub-Acute and Nursing | Waterford | $161,475 | |
| 7 | Norwalk Care Center | Norwalk | $198,225 | |
| 8 | Parkway Pavilion Health And Rehabilitation Center | Enfield | $8,018 | |
| 9 | Arden Care Center | Hamden | $110,546 | |
| 10 | Apple Rehab Colchester | Colchester | $51,720 | |
| 11 | Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center | Cobalt | $153,330 | |
| 12 | Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. | East Hartford | $61,394 | |
| 13 | Douglas Manor | Windham | $0 | |
| 14 | Trinity Hill Care Center | Hartford | $58,994 | |
| 15 | Civita Care Center at Danbury | Danbury | $22,614 | |
| 16 | Civita Care Center at Newington | Newington | $72,261 | |
| 17 | Meriden Health and Rehab | Meriden | $37,362 | |
| 18 | Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation | Greenwich | $130,496 | |
| 19 | Havencare at Litchfield Woods | Torrington | $7,901 | |
| 20 | Mary Wade Home, the Incorporated | New Haven | $20,144 |
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.