Chestelm Health And Rehabilitation Center
Moodus, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075307) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (860) 873-1455 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chestelm Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. It also holds 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Chestelm reports total nurse staffing of about 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star staffing rating from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.7%.
Chestelm has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation appears in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Chestelm Health And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Moodus, Connecticut, operating as a for-profit corporation. The facility has 76 certified beds and an average of 70.5 residents, and it has been federally certified since May 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Chestelm holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this data for Chestelm.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the specific data fields provided and the vintage of CMS's most recent published update.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Chestelm has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Chestelm is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating and 42.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Chestelm has 76 certified beds and an average of 70.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Chestelm is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Chestelm scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at 8608731455 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8608731455 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075307?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.