Nursing homes in New Canaan, CT
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in New Canaan, part of the Western Ct area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
New Canaan, located within Connecticut’s Western region, provides senior care through one licensed nursing facility serving the 06840 ZIP code area. According to official data from CMS Care Compare, this facility maintains a perfect 5-star overall rating. Waveny Care Center, operated by Waveny Care Center Inc., stands as the community’s primary provider, consistently meeting federal quality standards to ensure residents receive high-quality clinical support and daily skilled nursing services.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in New Canaan
- All homes in New Canaan score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
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| WAVENY CARE CENTER WAVENY CARE CENTER INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.