CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
30 PARK LANE EAST, New Milford, CT 06776
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How CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 148-bed for-profit nursing facility in New Milford, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.7%) is above the Connecticut average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 148 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Milford, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.0% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (29% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.7% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (94% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (27% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.8% — better than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in New Milford.
What keeps CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.0% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.7% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 148 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CANDLEWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around New Milford
New Milford sits in Litchfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 38,580 (21.3%)
- Median age
- 47.5 years
- Median household income
- $81,590
- Median home value
- $258,300
Demographics for Litchfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Milford.
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