FRESH RIVER HEALTHCARE

Fresh River Healthcare is a skilled nursing facility located at 96 Prospect Hill Rd in East Windsor, Connecticut 06088. The facility operates within Capitol County and maintains 140 certified beds. It is classified as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Fresh River Healthcare holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, a staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and a quality measure rating of 5 out of 5. These ratings are based on data collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically to reflect the most recent inspection cycles, staffing reports, and clinical outcome measures. Fresh River Healthcare is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements under Connecticut state guidelines. Individuals seeking information about coverage specifics are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor familiar with Connecticut Medicaid programs. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0, Fresh River Healthcare performs above average at the overall level. Its quality measure rating of 5 out of 5 indicates strong performance in clinical outcome metrics relative to other facilities nationally. The staffing rating of 3 out of 5 aligns with the national midpoint, suggesting staffing levels that are comparable to many other certified nursing facilities across the country. The health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 reflects performance above the national baseline in that category. Collectively, these ratings position Fresh River Healthcare as a facility with notable strengths in quality measures and inspection outcomes within the broader landscape of Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes.