AVALON HEALTH CARE CENTER AT STONERIDGE

Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge is a licensed nursing facility located at 186 Jerry Browne Road in Mystic, Connecticut (ZIP code 06355). The facility operates within Southeastern CT county and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It is owned and operated as a for-profit limited liability company and maintains a total of 40 certified beds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest tier. Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5. This overall rating is derived from three component categories. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is also 5 out of 5, which is based on the reported levels of nursing staff relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, indicating performance across a set of clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. All three component ratings are at the highest level available within the CMS rating system. With respect to payment options, Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. Individuals seeking care at this facility may wish to confirm current accepted payment methods directly with the facility, as private pay, long-term care insurance, and other funding sources may also be applicable depending on individual circumstances. For context, the national average overall CMS star rating for nursing facilities is 3.0 out of 5. Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the national average across all three rated categories. The facility's 40-bed capacity is smaller than many nursing facilities nationally, which can be a relevant factor when evaluating staffing ratios and care capacity. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure trends over time.