Grimes Center
New Haven, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075275) · 114 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (203) 867-8300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Grimes Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Grimes Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.2%.
Grimes Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Grimes Center is a non-profit nursing home in New Haven, Connecticut, certified to serve Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978. The facility has 114 certified beds and an average daily census of 92.6 residents, placing it as a mid-sized skilled nursing facility within South Central CT.
According to CMS Care Compare, Grimes Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars. These four ratings together make up the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, reflecting different aspects of facility performance.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows zero fines and no federal fines on record for Grimes Center, with a total fine amount of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program at this time.
There is no indication in the data that Grimes Center is part of a multi-facility chain, and CMS records show no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS 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?
Grimes Center has a 5-star overall rating, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Grimes Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 23.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Grimes Center, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Grimes Center has 114 certified beds and an average daily population of 92.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Grimes Center is operated as a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Grimes Center was first approved for certification on January 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — that together assess different aspects of care; Grimes Center scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2038678300 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 2038678300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Grimes Center's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075275?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.