WESTSIDE CARE CENTER

Westside Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 349 Bidwell Street in Manchester, Connecticut, 06040. The facility operates with 162 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component measures, each rated independently. The health inspection rating for Westside Care Center is 2 out of 5 stars, indicating performance below the national average in this category. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below national norms for nurse and aide staffing levels relative to resident census. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents, received a rating of 5 out of 5 stars, placing the facility above the national average in this domain. Westside Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs or state-administered assistance. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (860) 647-9191 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may be available. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Westside Care Center presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating categories. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, while its health inspection and staffing ratings fall below average. The facility's 5-star quality measure rating is notably above the national norm in that specific category. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns available through the CMS Care Compare database to supplement this summary when making care placement decisions.