MCLEAN HEALTH CENTER
75 GREAT POND RD, Simsbury, CT 06070
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 MCLEAN HEALTH CENTER Compares
MCLEAN HEALTH CENTER is a 72-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Simsbury, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the Connecticut average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 72 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Simsbury, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.8% — better than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (34% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (69% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (38% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.2% — 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 MCLEAN HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MCLEAN HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Simsbury.
What keeps MCLEAN HEALTH 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 practices help MCLEAN HEALTH CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.8% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MCLEAN HEALTH CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MCLEAN HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains MCLEAN HEALTH CENTER's rating advantage in Simsbury?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MCLEAN HEALTH 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 Simsbury
Simsbury 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 Simsbury.
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