Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge
Mystic, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075437) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (860) 572-5623 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge reports 4.8 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 1.97 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.1%.
Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00, with no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
About this facility
Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge is a 40-bed nursing home in Mystic, Connecticut (Southeastern CT county), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and first approved in November 2004. The facility averages 36.4 residents daily. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Services chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 4.79671 hours per resident per day, including 1.96917 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,018.00, and no payment denials on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus program status is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5-star overall rating, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.79671 hours per resident per day, including 1.96917 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 27.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,018.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 40 beds and averages 36.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Life Care Services chain, which has 43 facilities averaging a 4.1-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 24, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8605725623 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8605725623 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075437?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.