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Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc

Fairfield, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075034) · 170 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 2.99★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing:
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (203) 255-3573 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, and CMS has not published a staffing star rating for this facility.

CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or a staffing star rating for Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 41.2 percent.

Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Carolton Chronic & Co… Carolton Chronic & Co…: 1★ 1★ CT average CT average: 2.99★ 2.99★

About this facility

Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Fairfield, Connecticut, in Greater Bridgeport County. The facility is certified for 170 beds; CMS data provided does not report an average daily resident census, so families should confirm current occupancy directly with the facility.

The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since 1967. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.

CMS Care Compare assigns Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5. CMS has not reported a staffing star rating in the data provided for this facility.

Regarding nurse staffing, total nurse hours per resident per day and RN hours per resident per day are not reported in the available data. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.2%.

On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the data provided.

No chain affiliation information is included in the data provided. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including staffing and any recent inspection findings, directly on Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for this facility; nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.2%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided 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?

The facility is certified for 170 beds; average daily resident census is not reported in the data provided.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is provided.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since 1967.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility has an overall rating of 1, a health inspection rating of 1, and a quality measure rating of 3, while a staffing rating is not reported.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2032553573 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 2032553573 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 facility's full CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075034?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.