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Nursing homes in South Central Ct County, Connecticut

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2,661Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current availability
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Homes across South Central Ct County

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

23 homes

Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation

163 Quinnipiac Avenue · North Haven, CT

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center

195 Platt Street · Milford, CT

CMS overall rating★★★★★CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Apple Rehab Guilford

10 Boston Post Rd · Guilford, CT

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

90 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

310 Terrace Ave · West Haven, CT

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

98 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Civita Care Center at Milford

2028 Bridgeport Ave · Milford, CT

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Arden Care Center

850 Mix Ave · Hamden, CT

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

271 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

The Guilford House

109 West Lake Avenue · Guilford, CT

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

75 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center

2798 Whitney Avenue · Hamden, CT

CMS overall rating★★★☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (individual)

150 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Grimes Center

1354 Chapel St · New Haven, CT

CMS overall rating★★★★★CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

114 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Whitney Center

200 Leeder Hill Dr · Hamden, CT

CMS overall rating★★★☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

59 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

38 Talmadge Avenue · East Haven, CT

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

90 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills

189 Alps Road · Branford, CT

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

190 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Mary Wade Home

118 Clinton Ave · New Haven, CT

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

45 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows

225 Amity Rd · Woodbridge, CT

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

90 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Advanced Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

169 Davenport Avenue · New Haven, CT

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

226 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Evergreen Woods

88 Notch Hill Road · North Branford, CT

CMS overall rating★★★★★CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

50 certified bedsMedicare

Hamden Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1270 Sherman Ave · Hamden, CT

CMS overall rating★★★☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

153 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Civita Care Center at West River

245 Orange Avenue · Milford, CT

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods

451 North High Street · East Haven, CT

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

181 Clifton Street · New Haven, CT

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

150 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Apple Rehab West Haven

308 Savin Avenue · West Haven, CT

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

90 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Madison

34 Wildwood Avenue · Madison, CT

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

90 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Leeway

40 Albert Street · New Haven, CT

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

30 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

CMS ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

Understand the local picture

Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: all homes within South Central Ct County, Connecticut. Filters do not change this comparison scope.

CMS overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

South Central Ct County2.70
Connecticut2.99
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: South Central Ct County (23 facilities), Connecticut (191 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

South Central Ct County3 hr 40 min
Connecticut3 hr 44 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · South Central Ct County: average of 23 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

South Central Ct County40%
Connecticut37%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · South Central Ct County: average of 23 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

Understand your options

Choosing care in South Central Ct County

This directory lists 23 nursing homes in South Central Ct County, Connecticut, with 2,661 certified beds between them. Their average CMS overall rating is 2.7 stars, below the national average of 3.0 stars: 8 homes hold four or five stars and 12 have one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are Evergreen Woods (5 stars), Grimes Center (5 stars) and Milford Health And Rehabilitation Center (5 stars).

By ownership, 83% are for-profit and 17% non-profit. 1 home is a candidate for it. 7 homes carry the CMS abuse icon, which flags recent inspection citations related to abuse; check the inspection details on each profile.

These figures come from the CMS data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

Ask how the home will meet your loved one’s needs, how family members receive updates, what costs to expect, and whether you can visit before deciding.

How can I broaden my search?

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A little guidance goes a long way

Planning your county-wide search

A county-wide search can help you see more options. Narrow the list to communities that make visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Common questions

Planning your county search

How do I narrow the county-wide list?

Choose a community in the left panel, then use rating, payment and size filters. County results stay within the municipality.

What should I review beyond the overall rating?

Open each facility profile to review dated inspection, staffing and quality information, and keep family reviews separate from CMS ratings.

How do I check payment and admissions?

Contact the home to discuss accepted coverage, costs and current admissions. A directory listing does not confirm availability or individual insurance coverage.

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Questions about nursing homes in South Central Ct County

How many nursing homes are in South Central Ct County?

There are 23 Medicare-certified nursing homes in South Central Ct County, with 2,661 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in South Central Ct County have the highest Medicare rating?

Evergreen Woods (5 stars), Grimes Center (5 stars), Milford Health And Rehabilitation Center (5 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in South Central Ct County?

2.7 out of 5 across 23 rated homes, compared with 3.0 for Connecticut as a whole.

Do nursing homes in South Central Ct County accept Medicaid?

22 of the 23 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Connecticut.

Are any nursing homes in South Central Ct County on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.