Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Orange, Connecticut
1 of 1 nursing homes in Orange (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Connecticut statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
60
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Orange, Connecticut, is adequate, with one facility—Orange Health Care Center—receiving a top rating of 5 stars. Families can feel confident in choosing this recommended facility, as it has no fines or facilities in caution or avoid tiers.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 ORANGE HEALTH CARE CENTER (90) — Orange Health Care Center boasts an impressive 5-star CMS rating and an A grade, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With a high Trust Score of 90/100 and a clean record of $0 fines, this for-profit facility excels in providing a safe and supportive environment for its 60 residents.
Recommended
Orange Health Care Center boasts an impressive 5-star CMS rating and an A grade, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With a high Trust Score of 90/100 and a clean record of $0 fines, this for-profit facility excels in providing a safe and supportive environment for its 60 residents.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Orange Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 5.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Orange Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Orange's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Orange facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Orange avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Orange facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Orange, CT are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Orange (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Orange "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Orange?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.