VERNON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 180 Regan Road in Vernon, Connecticut, within Capitol County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve a broad range of patients and residents requiring post-acute or long-term care services. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three primary domains: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center received a 5-star rating in health inspections, indicating a relatively low number of deficiencies and penalties identified during state surveys. The quality measure rating is also 5 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, infections, and functional decline among residents. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and aide hours per resident per day as submitted to CMS. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the primary public insurance programs for senior and disabled individuals requiring skilled nursing care. Medicare typically covers short-term post-acute rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific conditions and time limits. Medicaid may cover long-term care for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by the state of Connecticut. Individuals and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly to inquire about private pay options and any additional accepted insurance plans. When considered against national benchmarks, Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center performs notably above average in overall CMS rating, health inspections, and quality measures, while its staffing rating falls at the national midpoint. The overall 5-star rating places it among the higher-rated facilities in its category on a national scale. As with all CMS ratings, these figures are based on self-reported data and state survey findings compiled at the time of the most recent review cycle, and conditions at the facility may change over time. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review current inspection reports and conduct personal visits when evaluating care options.