COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 29 Middle Haddam Road in Cobalt, Connecticut (zip code 06414). The facility operates with 60 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents and serves the Lower Connecticut River Valley county region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS rating of 1 star out of a possible 5. This overall rating reflects a 1-star health inspection rating, a 1-star staffing rating, and a 2-star quality measure rating. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars, meaning this facility falls below the national benchmark across most measured categories. The health inspection rating reflects findings from state inspection surveys conducted on-site, while the staffing rating is based on reported nurse and aide hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating draws from clinical data related to resident outcomes and care indicators. Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which is relevant for residents who rely on government-funded insurance programs for their care costs. Families and individuals researching placement options should contact the facility directly at (860) 267-9034 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional accepted insurance plans. Coverage and costs may vary depending on the level of care required and the length of stay. When compared to national averages, Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center falls below the 3.0-star national overall average in each of the three primary CMS rating categories except quality measures, where it holds a 2-star rating. The facility's 1-star health inspection and 1-star staffing ratings place it among the lower tier of rated nursing facilities nationally. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which provides detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns to support informed decision-making.