LAUREL RIDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION

Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located at 642 Danbury Road in Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 126 certified beds and serves residents in the Western CT county area. 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 distinct rating categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Laurel Ridge Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from standard state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels above the national average across nursing staff categories including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting performance on clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS across the resident population. Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal or state insurance programs. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility should contact the facility directly at (203) 438-8226 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance or payment arrangements that may be applicable. When compared to national benchmarks, Laurel Ridge Center presents a mixed profile across its three CMS rating domains. The overall 3-star rating places it at the national average. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably above the national average, suggesting strong performance on tracked clinical indicators. The staffing rating of 4 stars is also above average. However, the health inspection rating of 2 stars is below the national average, which may be a relevant consideration for those reviewing inspection history and survey outcomes. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for detailed survey findings.