COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
29 MIDDLE HADDAM RD, Cobalt, CT 06414
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cobalt, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.4%) is above the Connecticut average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.4% — better than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (174% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — better than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Cobalt.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.4% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.8% here versus 4.2% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COBALT LODGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Cobalt
Cobalt sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.4% 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+
- 33,127 (20.4%)
- Median age
- 45.8 years
- Median household income
- $84,907
- Median home value
- $293,300
Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cobalt.
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