Stamford Senior AdvisorWhat do Fairfield County nursing homes charge per day?
In DPH's latest Nursing Facility Registry, Fairfield County nursing homes reported a median private-room rate of $616 a day and a median semi-private rate of $560 a day, roughly $18,700 and $17,000 for a 30-day month.
Source: DPH Nursing Facility Registry, reporting year 2025 (facility-reported private-pay rates).
Why do the reported rates differ so much from home to home?
Rates reflect location, building age, room type, the mix of short-stay rehab and long-stay residents, and the home's strategy: a home that relies heavily on private payers often reports a higher rate than one whose residents are mostly on Medicaid.
The rate is a starting point, not the whole bill. Ask what is included, what pharmacy, therapy and supply charges look like for private payers, and how often the rate changes. Compare the rate with the home's CMS ratings and staffing on its facility page before deciding a higher price means better care.
What does the Medicaid share tell a family?
The share of residents covered or pending under HUSKY C shows how much of a home's long-stay population is on Medicaid; a home with a substantial Medicaid share is clearly willing to keep residents who run out of private funds, while a very low share is worth asking about.
Federal rules protect residents who convert from private pay to Medicaid in a Medicaid-certified bed, but families should still ask directly: “If my mother spends down here, does she keep her room?” The median Fairfield County home had 70% of residents on Medicaid on the registry date.
How long will savings last at these rates?
At the county median private rate of $616 a day, a year in a private room costs well over $200,000, so a parent with $300,000 in countable assets would spend down to HUSKY C's $1,600 asset limit in roughly 16 months of private payment, before pharmacy and other extras.
That arithmetic is why planning matters early. A married couple has spousal protections; a single person generally does not. See HUSKY C and nursing home care and spousal protections, and speak with an elder law attorney before moving assets.
At a glance
| Registry rates are | Registry rates are not | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Reported by each home to DPH | Our estimates |
| Who pays them | Private-pay residents | Medicaid or Medicare residents |
| Scope | Room, board and nursing care at the basic rate | Every extra charge on a private bill |
Sources include the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (19-13-D105 and related sections), the Connecticut General Statutes as summarized by the Office of Legislative Research, DPH, DSS and Aging and Disability Services pages, CareScout and VA rate tables as cited above; see our editorial standards.
