Nursing homes in New Haven, CT
Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Haven, part of the South Central Ct area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of New Haven, Connecticut, have access to five nursing homes located across the 06511, 06513, and 06519 ZIP codes. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these facilities in the South Central Connecticut region maintain an average overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. While two local centers have achieved the top 5-star designation, the Grimes Center, operated by Yale New Haven Care Continuum Corporation, stands out as the highest-rated facility.
Rating distribution
avg 2.6★ · 5 homesProvider mix in New Haven
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in New Haven
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 3 of 5 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 3 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in New Haven
- 1GRIMES CENTER5.0YALE NEW HAVEN CARE CONTINUUM CORPORATION · Medium
- 2Leeway, Inc5.0LEEWAY, INC · Small
- 3MARY WADE HOME, THE INCORPORATED1.0THE MARY WADE HOME, INCORPORATED · Medium
- 4ADVANCED CENTER FOR NURSING & REHABILITATION1.0ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE · Large
- 5NEW HAVEN CENTER FOR NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC1.0ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE · Large
All homes in New Haven
| GRIMES CENTER YALE NEW HAVEN CARE CONTINUUM CORPORATION · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Leeway, Inc LEEWAY, INC · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| MARY WADE HOME, THE INCORPORATED THE MARY WADE HOME, INCORPORATED · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| ADVANCED CENTER FOR NURSING & REHABILITATION ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| NEW HAVEN CENTER FOR NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.