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287 West St Rocky Hill, CT 06067 · Capitol County

(860) 616-3700

All 4 nursing homes in Rocky Hill, CT (4 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 125 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 075443 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is John L. Levitow Health Care Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for John L. Levitow Health Care Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut average of 3.0. Inspectors issued 15 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 5.27 hours per resident per day at John L. Levitow Health Care Center, above the Connecticut median of 3.81 (US median: 3.72). About 1.46 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.64 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 14.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Connecticut median 35.7%). That is lower than most homes in Connecticut, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 5.27 hours
Above the Connecticut median of 3.81 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.46 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 4.64 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 14.4% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 10.7% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds125
Residents per day 89 About 71% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - State
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceMarch 2020
Legal business nameSTATE OF CONNECTICUT

Paying for care at John L. Levitow Health Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid

John L. Levitow Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Connecticut's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on February 25, 2025 and found 7 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 15 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 15 citations at John L. Levitow Health Care Center across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 13 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 2 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (5) and resident rights (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason" (tag F0676, level E, February 25, 2025). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

February 25, 2025 · 7 citations

EEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2025)

EProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2025)

EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2025)

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2025)

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2025)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2025)

February 16, 2023 · 5 citations

EVerify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0729 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2023)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2023)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2023)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2023)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2023)

January 31, 2020 · 3 citations

DProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0790 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2020)

CEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2020)

BConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Potential for minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2020)

Questions to ask on a tour of John L. Levitow Health Care Center

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 16, 2023. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 4/5
August 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 4/5
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