ST JOSEPH'S RESIDENCE

St Joseph's Residence is a skilled nursing facility located at 1365 Enfield St in Enfield, Connecticut (ZIP 06082). The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 25 certified beds, placing it among the smaller nursing care facilities in the state of Connecticut. St Joseph's Residence holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5, the highest rating available under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rating system. This overall rating reflects performance across three primary domains. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, which is based on findings from on-site state inspections, including the frequency and severity of any deficiencies cited during standard and complaint surveys. The staffing rating is also 5 out of 5, reflecting reported nurse staffing levels relative to the acuity of the resident population. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, derived from clinical data points related to resident health outcomes such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospitalizations. All three domain ratings are at the maximum level on the CMS scale. St Joseph's Residence is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification means the facility is eligible to serve residents who qualify for federal Medicare coverage, typically associated with short-term skilled nursing needs following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as residents whose long-term care costs are covered under the state-administered Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (860) 741-0791 to verify current bed availability and confirm accepted payment sources. In terms of national context, the average overall CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities across the United States is approximately 3.0 out of 5. St Joseph's Residence holds a 5-star overall rating, placing it above that national benchmark across all three measured domains. Its small size, with 25 certified beds, is also notable compared to the national median, which tends to be considerably larger. The facility's non-profit corporate ownership structure is one of several ownership models found among nursing facilities nationally, alongside for-profit and government-operated facilities. Those researching care options in the Enfield, Connecticut area can use this data, drawn from CMS records, as one reference point in a broader evaluation process.