Jefferson House
Newington, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075293) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (860) 667-4453 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jefferson House in Newington, CT holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Jefferson House reports total nurse staffing of 5.17 hours per resident per day, including 1.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.0 percent. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Jefferson House has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Jefferson House is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Newington, Connecticut, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1979. The facility is licensed for 104 certified beds and reports an average of 98.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Jefferson House holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.17, including 1.98 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.0%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Jefferson House (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it does not carry a Special Focus Facility designation.
No ownership change has been recorded in the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied by CMS at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Jefferson House has a 5 out of 5 overall CMS rating, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Jefferson House is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.17 hours per resident per day, with 1.98 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 31.0%; the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, Jefferson House has no federal fines on record 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 this facility, and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Jefferson House has 104 certified beds and an average of 98.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Jefferson House is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Jefferson House was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 24, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 8606674453 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 8606674453 for details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075293?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.