MCLEAN HEALTH CENTER

McLean Health Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 75 Great Pond Road in Simsbury, Connecticut (ZIP code 06070). The facility operates under a non-profit ownership structure and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 72 certified beds and serves residents in the Capitol County region of Connecticut. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. McLean Health Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, indicating performance above the national baseline in that category. The staffing rating stands at 5 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that exceed national norms as measured by CMS methodology. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, indicating that clinical quality indicators reported to CMS are at the higher end of the national distribution. These ratings are based on data collected and published by CMS and are subject to periodic updates. McLean Health Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is authorized to accept residents whose care is covered under either of these federal and state programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to state-level eligibility criteria and income and asset requirements. Individuals and families should contact the facility directly at (860) 658-3700 to obtain current information regarding private pay rates, available bed types, and specific insurance acceptance policies. When compared to national averages, McLean Health Center's CMS ratings are above the 3.0-star national overall average across all measured categories. The facility's 5-star overall rating places it in the highest tier of the CMS rating system, while its 4-star health inspection rating and 5-star scores in both staffing and quality measures indicate consistent performance above national norms in those domains. As with all CMS-rated facilities, the data reflects information gathered during specific inspection and reporting periods and may not capture the most recent operational changes. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the most current CMS data and to conduct direct facility visits when assessing care options.