LEDGECREST HEALTH CARE CENTER
154 KENSINGTON RD, Kensington, CT 06037
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LEDGECREST HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
LEDGECREST HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kensington, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.6%) is below the Connecticut average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.8% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (83% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (36% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.7% — better than the Connecticut average of 24.5% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LEDGECREST HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LEDGECREST HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Kensington.
What keeps LEDGECREST HEALTH CARE CENTER's health inspections 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 LEDGECREST HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.8% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LEDGECREST HEALTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LEDGECREST HEALTH CARE 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 LEDGECREST HEALTH CARE 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 Kensington
Kensington sits in Hartford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 152,812 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 40.4 years
- Median household income
- $76,259
- Median home value
- $242,900
Demographics for Hartford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kensington.
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