JOHN L. LEVITOW HEALTH CARE CENTER

John L. Levitow Health Care Center is a state government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 287 West St in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (ZIP code 06067). The facility operates 125 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It is situated in Capitol County and can be reached by phone at (860) 616-3700. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings indicate better performance relative to other facilities. John L. Levitow Health Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspections conducted on a recurring basis. The staffing rating is 5 stars, which represents the levels of nursing staff relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, based on clinical data reported for conditions such as falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health indicators. John L. Levitow Health Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. As a government-state-owned facility, it may also have distinct eligibility criteria or admission considerations compared to privately operated nursing homes. Individuals seeking admission are advised to contact the facility directly regarding current bed availability, specific payment arrangements, and any eligibility requirements that may apply. When compared to national averages, John L. Levitow Health Care Center performs above the national benchmark across multiple rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars places it in the higher tier of CMS-rated nursing facilities nationally. The staffing rating of 5 stars similarly exceeds the national average, while both the health inspection and quality measure ratings of 4 stars are also above the national mean. These ratings are derived from data collected and published by CMS and reflect performance during the periods in which inspections and data submissions occurred. Ratings are subject to change as CMS updates its data on a regular basis. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current CMS Nursing Home Compare data alongside direct facility visits when making care decisions.