Masonicare Health Center
Wallingford, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075135) · 260 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,085
Phone: (203) 679-5900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Masonicare Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of about 2.99 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Masonicare Health Center reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 0.36 and RN hours per resident per day of 0.00, according to CMS data. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.6%, and the facility's CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,085.00 for Masonicare Health Center, with no payment denials on record. The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status flag for this facility.
About this facility
Masonicare Health Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Wallingford, Connecticut, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility maintains 260 certified beds with an average of 232.3 residents, making it a large facility serving the Naugatuck Valley area.
According to CMS Care Compare, Masonicare Health Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. This overall score reflects four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 0.36178, with RN hours per resident per day reported at 0.00000. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,085.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. There is no indication in the data of an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Status designation for this facility, and no ownership change has occurred within the past 12 months.
No chain affiliation information is included in the available CMS data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available in that source. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and review the full inspection record 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?
Masonicare Health Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 0.36 and RN hours of 0.00, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 69.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,085.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Masonicare Health Center has 260 certified beds and an average of 232.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is included in the available CMS records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components: health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2036795900 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2036795900 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 full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075135?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.