STAMFORD CARE CENTER
53 COURTLAND AVENUE, Stamford, CT 06902
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How STAMFORD CARE CENTER Compares
STAMFORD CARE CENTER is a 156-bed for-profit nursing facility in Stamford, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.1%) is above the Connecticut average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Stamford, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.1% — better than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (47% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.1% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (95% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.2% — worse 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 STAMFORD CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing STAMFORD CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Stamford.
How is STAMFORD CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help STAMFORD CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.1% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help STAMFORD CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at STAMFORD CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does STAMFORD CARE CENTER lag behind other Stamford options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at STAMFORD 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 Stamford
Stamford sits in Fairfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 150,147 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $97,539
- Median home value
- $433,000
Demographics for Fairfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Stamford.
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