CAROLTON CHRONIC & CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL INC

Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc is a long-term care facility located at 400 Mill Plain Rd in Fairfield, Connecticut (ZIP 06824), situated within the Greater Bridgeport county area. The facility is a for-profit corporation operating 170 certified beds. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and it remains an active provider. The phone number on file is (203) 255-3573. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc received a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a quality measure rating of 4 stars. The health inspection rating reflects findings from standard and complaint-based inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating accounts for nurse staffing hours relative to resident census and case-mix acuity. The quality measure rating is based on clinical outcome data reported for the resident population. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc is authorized to accept residents covered under both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to applicable conditions and benefit limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term custodial care is available to eligible individuals who meet Connecticut state program requirements. Prospective residents and their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage arrangements and any out-of-pocket costs that may apply. When compared to national benchmarks, the facility's overall 2-star rating indicates performance below the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure component, rated at 4 stars, represents the strongest area of performance among the three domains, placing it above the national midpoint for that category. The staffing component, at 3 stars, aligns with the national average. The health inspection component, at 2 stars, is below average and is a contributing factor to the lower overall rating. Individuals researching long-term care options in the Fairfield, Connecticut area may use these ratings alongside other data points, such as inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database, to inform their decision-making process.