VILLA AT STAMFORD, THE

The Villa at Stamford is a licensed nursing care facility located at 88 Rockrimmon Road in Stamford, Connecticut 06903. The facility operates within Western CT county and maintains 128 certified beds. It is classified as a for-profit limited liability company and holds dual certification for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories, with scores ranging from 1 to 5 stars. The Villa at Stamford holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. In the health inspection category, the facility received 4 stars, indicating a record above the national baseline. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcomes data such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers, stands at 5 stars. The staffing rating, which reflects nurse and aide staffing levels relative to resident census, is rated at 2 stars, which falls below the national average. This combination of high quality measure and inspection scores alongside a lower staffing rating presents a mixed profile within the CMS framework. The Villa at Stamford accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet state financial eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement should verify current bed availability and coverage specifics directly with the facility at (203) 322-3428, as payment policies and bed availability are subject to change. When compared against national benchmarks, The Villa at Stamford presents above-average performance in overall rating, health inspections, and quality measures, each scoring at or near the top of the CMS scale. The national average for overall star rating is 3.0 stars, placing the facility's overall 5-star designation notably higher than the norm. The staffing rating of 2 stars, however, indicates that staffing levels at this facility are below what CMS considers average relative to the resident population. Staffing levels can influence the consistency and frequency of direct resident care, and the 2-star designation in this area may be a relevant data point for those comparing facilities. This reference data is drawn from CMS publicly reported information and is intended to assist in informed comparisons among licensed nursing facilities in Connecticut and across the country.