NEW LONDON SUB-ACUTE AND NURSING

New London Sub-Acute and Nursing is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 90 Clark Lane in Waterford, Connecticut (zip code 06385). The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a Limited Liability Company and maintains 120 certified beds. It is situated in Southeastern Connecticut and can be reached at (860) 442-0471. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings indicating stronger performance relative to national benchmarks. New London Sub-Acute and Nursing holds an overall CMS star rating of 1, which is below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 star, reflecting findings from recent state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 3 stars, placing it at or near the national average for nurse and staff hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is also 3 stars, indicating mid-range performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospital readmission, resident mobility, and other tracked health outcomes. New London Sub-Acute and Nursing is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by the state of Connecticut. Families and individuals are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify current payment options and availability. When compared to national averages, this facility presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. The overall rating of 1 star and the health inspection rating of 1 star fall below the national average, indicating that inspection results have been less favorable than those observed at typical facilities nationwide. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 3 stars each are consistent with national midpoints, suggesting that staffing levels and certain clinical outcomes are closer to the norm. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed CMS inspection reports available through the Medicare Care Compare tool to gain a fuller understanding of specific findings that contribute to these ratings.