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Connecticut Baptist Homes

292 Thorpe Avenue

4.2(28 ratings)· Meriden average: 4

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Quick Facts

Total units
60
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
60
Housing option
Rental apartments, no home purchase required
Campus layout
Choice of main building or Cedar Ridge apartments
Affiliation
Not-for-profit, faith-based senior living community
Care continuum
Independent living and skilled nursing on one campus

What Families Think

Reviewers describe Connecticut Baptist Homes as a clean, friendly community with caring staff and a strong sense of togetherness among residents. Families and visitors consistently highlight the warmth of the staff and the social, community-oriented atmosphere across both independent living and skilled nursing.

The Good

  • Staff described as kind and caring
  • Residents socialize together, like cards and shopping
  • Facility repeatedly called very clean
  • Friendly, welcoming atmosphere for visitors and family
  • Good food mentioned by a reviewer

The Bad

  • One report of parking lot construction disruption

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Connecticut Baptist Homes is a senior living community in Meriden, Connecticut offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 28 reviews.

About Connecticut Baptist Homes

Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc. in Meriden, Connecticut is a not-for-profit, faith-based senior living community offering independent living and skilled nursing care on a 12-acre suburban campus. The community provides personalized attention and supportive services in a welcoming, social environment where residents, neighbors, and staff form genuine friendships.

The community offers independent living options available as senior rental apartments with monthly fees, eliminating concerns about homeownership or living alone. Residents can choose between accommodations in the main building or Cedar Ridge apartments, enjoying the ease of rental senior living.

Beyond independent living, Connecticut Baptist Homes delivers long-term skilled nursing care services provided by dedicated professionals who uphold the community's faith-based values. This combination of services allows residents to access different levels of care within the same community setting.

Located in a suburban neighborhood serving the Greater Meriden area, Connecticut Baptist Homes operates on a social model emphasizing community connection and mutual care among residents and staff members.

Types of Care at Connecticut Baptist Homes

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Connecticut Baptist Homes

4.2overall · 28 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (28)

Rexob Ortin

Oct 2025

via Google

They are fixing their parking lot. Bad time to go

Jean Hill

Jun 2022

via Google

Just beautiful, enjoyed myself at my sister's place 🥰 very friendly people.

Lisa Mala

Jan 2022

via Google

Excellent nursing home, I can’t express it and say it enough. Staff in there are amazing loving and caring. This is a very clean facility.

Patti Fabiani

Sep 2021

via Google

I love the apartments that they have for the seniors. And I love the way all the seniors get together and play cards and keep each other company go shopping with each other I think it's a nice environment.

Gabrielle L

Jan 2019

via Google

Great staff, very clean, good food. Highly reccomend. They are so kind and caring to their patients.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 19 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 30, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2026

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2026

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2026

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2026

Jul 8, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard5 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 16, 2024

  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 16, 2024

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 16, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2024

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2024

Aug 15, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Connecticut Baptist Homes offer?

Connecticut Baptist Homes offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Connecticut Baptist Homes located?

Connecticut Baptist Homes is located at 292 Thorpe Avenue in Meriden, Connecticut.

What do families say about Connecticut Baptist Homes?

Reviewers describe Connecticut Baptist Homes as a clean, friendly community with caring staff and a strong sense of togetherness among residents. Families and visitors consistently highlight the warmth of the staff and the social, community-oriented atmosphere across both independent living and skilled nursing.

How did Connecticut Baptist Homes do on recent health and safety inspections?

Connecticut Baptist Homes had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 19 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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