AVON HEALTH CENTER

Avon Health Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility located at 652 West Avon Road in Avon, Connecticut (ZIP code 06001). The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings indicate better performance relative to other facilities. Avon Health Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 3 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of recent state inspection surveys and complaint investigations. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that compare favorably to national benchmarks for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. Avon Health Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare is the federal program that covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility and coverage limits. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage should consult directly with the facility and the relevant program administrators to determine eligibility and benefit specifics. The facility's phone number is (860) 673-2521. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, Avon Health Center's overall rating of 5 stars places it in a higher performance tier. The staffing and quality measure components both reflect above-average performance relative to national norms. The health inspection component, rated at 3 stars, is consistent with the national average. These ratings are based on data collected and published by CMS through its Nursing Home Care Compare program and are updated periodically as new inspection and quality data become available. Ratings represent a point-in-time assessment and may not reflect the most recent facility conditions.