Nursing Homes in ZIP 06840 (New Canaan, CT)

In ZIP 06840, New Canaan, CT, the latest CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 5.0 / 5 among rated providers.

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

All nursing homes in ZIP 06840

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation WAVENY CARE CENTER New Canaan, CT 06840 CMS rating 5.0 / 5106 beds

Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 06840

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in ZIP 06840, New Canaan, CT when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
WAVENY CARE CENTER5.055510669.7%4.8%0

ZIP 06840 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 1 CMS-certified nursing homes in ZIP 06840, 1 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at WAVENY CARE CENTER (non-profit). 106 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 5.03 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 4.8%. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerWAVENY CARE CENTER (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)106
Providers with a federal penalty0
Avg nurse hours / resident-day5.03
Avg RN turnover4.8%

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes in ZIP 06840 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 nursing homes in ZIP 06840 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 06840?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 06840 is 5.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Which nursing home in ZIP 06840 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, WAVENY CARE CENTER has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 06840, at 5.0 out of 5.
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 06840?
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 06840 (New Canaan, CT).
What other ZIP codes near New Canaan have nursing homes?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in New Canaan in the current snapshot.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

Data & methodology

All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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