Ledgecrest Health Care Center
Owned by Foley, Brian
Kensington, CT • Nursing home ID 075230
What Families Need to Know
| Registered nurse staffing |
0.72 hours per resident daily
CT average: 0.62 hours daily
16.0% more RN time than other CT facilities
Ranked #67 of 194 CT nursing homes for RN care
More RN time than 65% of CT facilities |
|---|---|
| Total nursing care |
3.39 hours per resident daily
CT average: 3.66 hours daily
-7.0% less total care than other CT facilities
Ranked #150 of 194 CT nursing homes for total care
More total staffing than 22% of CT facilities |
| Quality & safety record |
Quality rating: 2 out of 5 stars
13 problems found during recent inspections
Lower quality rating
Fewer problems
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How to read this: RN hours focus on registered nurses (medical care). Total hours include all nursing staff.
A facility can have high total hours but low RN hours—these measure different things.
Overall Score
44
Out of 100 (compared to other CT nursing homes)
Average performance
Based on staffing levels, quality ratings, and inspection results
What Families Should Look For
Good nursing homes typically have:
- More registered nurse hours
- Higher quality ratings (4–5 stars)
- Fewer inspection problems
- Strong total staffing (more day-to-day attention)
Why this matters: Better staffing and quality scores are linked to safer, more attentive care for residents—and more support for families.
Better-Staffed Nursing Homes Nearby
Other CT nursing homes with more registered nurse hours per resident:
Better-staffed facilities in CT
Nursing homes in CT with higher registered nurse hours per resident per day
- Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge 2.07 RN hrs/res/day
- Springs at 3030 Park, The 1.90 RN hrs/res/day
- Jefferson House 1.88 RN hrs/res/day
- McLean Health Center 1.87 RN hrs/res/day
- St. Joseph's Residence 1.79 RN hrs/res/day
Understanding Nursing Home Terms
Registered Nurses (RNs): The most skilled nursing staff who can give medications and manage complex care.
HPRD: “Hours Per Resident per Day”—how much staff time each resident gets, on average.
Quality rating (stars): A 1–5 rating based on clinical outcomes and resident health.
Inspection problems: Issues found during official inspections—from minor paperwork to serious safety concerns.
LPNs / CNAs: Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants—vital hands-on care roles with different training levels.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and PBJ (Payroll-Based Journal). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional advice about care decisions.
Questions about this data? Learn how we calculate these scores or report an error.