Candlewood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
New Milford, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075416) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,490
Phone: (860) 355-0971 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Candlewood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Candlewood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports 3.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.7%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Candlewood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,490.00, with no payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Candlewood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home located in New Milford, Connecticut (Northwest Hills county), certified for 148 beds with an average of 135.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 16, 1998, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Candlewood holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 39.7%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,490.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted for Candlewood.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data, and there has been no ownership change within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on 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?
Candlewood has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Candlewood accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a 39.7% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,490.00, 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 Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Candlewood is certified for 148 beds with an average daily population of 135.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 16, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Candlewood scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (860) 355-0971 or 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 (860) 355-0971 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075416?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.