SAINT JOHN PAUL II CENTER

Saint John Paul II Center is a nursing care facility located at 33 Lincoln Avenue in Danbury, Connecticut 06810. The facility operates with 141 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, making it eligible for a broad range of patients requiring skilled nursing or long-term care services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Saint John Paul II Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, reflecting findings from on-site surveys conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that are below the national benchmark when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5 stars, representing performance on clinical indicators that is in line with the national average. Saint John Paul II Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing facility stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover long-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as defined by the state of Connecticut. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (203) 797-9300 or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify current payment options, bed availability by payer type, and any applicable out-of-pocket costs. When compared to national averages, Saint John Paul II Center presents a mixed profile across the four CMS rating categories. The overall 1-star rating and staffing 1-star rating are notably below the national average, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national norm. The health inspection rating of 2 stars falls below the national average. These ratings are based on publicly reported data from CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection and staffing data become available. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for detailed inspection findings, staffing hours, and quality measure data specific to this facility.