Laurel Ridge Center For Health & Rehabilitation
Ridgefield, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075395) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (203) 438-8226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laurel Ridge Center For Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Laurel Ridge Center For Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9 percent.
Laurel Ridge Center For Health & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record and no payment denials listed by CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Laurel Ridge Center For Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ridgefield, Connecticut (Western CT county), with 126 certified beds and an average daily census of 114 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which operates 42 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. Laurel Ridge has been federally certified since January 25, 1994, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Laurel Ridge holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing. Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.9%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for Laurel Ridge, indicating that inspectors have cited the facility related to abuse; families should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions. No Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this provider.
Because ratings reflect data collected under the current operator, and no ownership change occurred in the last 12 months, current ratings can be considered applicable to the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported to CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Laurel Ridge 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, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 37.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating an abuse-related citation; it is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Laurel Ridge has 126 certified beds and an average daily census of 114 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which operates 42 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 25, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality (3 stars), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) separately, then combines them into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is listed as a nursing home provider type in CMS data; for specifics on rehabilitation programs, contact the facility at 2034388226 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2034388226 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075395?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.