JEFFERSON HOUSE

Jefferson House is a long-term care facility located at 1 John H Stewart Dr in Newington, Connecticut (ZIP code 06111). The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 104 certified beds and serves residents in the Capitol County area of Connecticut. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Jefferson House holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns overall ratings based on a combination of health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measure performance. The health inspection rating for Jefferson House is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that exceed national norms as measured by CMS methodology. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national average. Jefferson House 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 requirements and coverage limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to Connecticut state program guidelines and individual financial eligibility. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (860) 667-4453 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and specific insurance acceptance. When compared to national benchmarks, Jefferson House presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating categories. The overall 5-star rating is notably above the national average of 3.0 stars, driven largely by strong performance in staffing and quality measures, both of which received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average, indicating inspection outcomes that are neither significantly above nor below what is typical across certified nursing facilities in the United States. As a non-profit facility with Medicare and Medicaid certification, Jefferson House falls within a common ownership and payment structure seen throughout the skilled nursing sector. The CMS star ratings are based on data reported to and verified by the federal government and are updated periodically. Individuals seeking additional detail on inspection reports, staffing hours, or quality measure specifics may access the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset for a more complete picture of facility performance.