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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Stamford Care Center

Stamford, ConnecticutMedicare inspection record
(203) 351-8300

About Stamford Care Center

Stamford Care Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Connecticut residents recovering from surgery, injury, or illness. Our team focuses on restoring independence through personalized care plans and evidence-based therapies.

Community at a glance

Capacity

156 residents

Location

Stamford, CT

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

53 COURTLAND AVENUE, Stamford, Connecticut 06902

(203) 351-8300

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 10, 2026, state inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 42 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Connecticut average.

Medicare fined Stamford Care Center 2 times in the last three years, $132,109 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 42 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day40 minutes
Nursing staff who left in the past year35%Below the Connecticut average

Inspections

19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

February 10, 2026 · Standard inspection · 13 citations

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 2, 2026
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 1, 2026
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 2, 2026

June 2, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 9, 2025
June 6, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 28, 2024
November 7, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 18, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 15, 2024
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 15, 2024
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 18, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $132,109 in the last three years.

  • February 10, 2026Fine: $123,690
  • June 2, 2025Fine: $8,419

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Stamford Care Center LLC
Medicare-certified beds
156
Average residents per day
147
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
January 1, 1967
Part of a chain
Highbridge Healthcare, 6 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
075061

Location

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53 COURTLAND AVENUEStamford, CT 06902

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Questions about Stamford Care Center

How did Stamford Care Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on February 10, 2026 and cited 13 health deficiencies. The Connecticut average is 13.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Stamford Care Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 42 minutes with each resident per day, including 40 minutes from registered nurses. 35% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Stamford Care Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Stamford Care Center 2 times in the last three years, totaling $132,109.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Stamford Skilled Nursing in Connecticut Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026