Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
Plymouth, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075349) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (860) 283-8208 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Cook Willow reports total nurse staffing of about 3.97 hours per resident per day, including about 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.8%, and a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Cook Willow has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS; CMS also does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Plymouth, Connecticut (Naugatuck Valley area), certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation since November 1991. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average of 50.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cook Willow holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 4, alongside the overall 5-star rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.97, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.94. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Status designation is indicated.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cook Willow has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Cook Willow is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.97, RN hours are about 0.94, and nursing staff turnover is 40.8%, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
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 Status designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 50.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Cook Willow is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Cook Willow scores 5 overall, 4 for health inspection, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8602838208 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8602838208 or check Medicare Care Compare for current information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075349?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.