SAINT JOHN PAUL II CENTER – DANBURY, CT

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Saint John Paul Ii Center

33 LINCOLN AVENUE, Danbury, CT 6810
(203) 797-9300
141 beds
All Danbury facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
65.17
Score /100
#10284
National Rank

#10284
of 14703 facilities
National
30.1% position
#136
of 191 in CT
State Rank
#15
of 20 in Western Ct
County Rank
#4
of 5 in Danbury
City Rank
#3
of 4 in ZIP 6810
ZIP Rank






About Saint John Paul Ii CenterSaint John Paul Ii Center is located at 33 Lincoln Avenue, Danbury, CT, reachable at (203) 797-9300. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 141.0 certified beds and serves an average of 126 residents per day. It is part of the Highbridge Healthcare network (4 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1991-10-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Saint John Paul Ii Center

Address

33 Lincoln Avenue, Danbury, CT 6810

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 141 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: HIGHBRIDGE HEALTHCARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 8 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
65.17
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#10284 of 14703 nationally – #136 of 191 in Connecticut

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Saint John Paul Ii Center may be considered for families with limited options in Danbury, CT, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightSaint John Paul Ii Center currently provides 3 hours 38 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 28 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover stands at 39.8% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 38 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 13 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours56 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours28 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 21 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours20 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Saint John Paul Ii Center with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $61,220. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $61220.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record Y
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 98.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#10,284
of 14,703
National
Bottom 30%
#136
of 191
CT State
Bottom 29% in CT
#15
of 20
️ Western Ct County
#15 of 20
#4
of 5
️ Danbury
#4 of 5
#3
of 4
ZIP 6810
#3 of 4

Nationally, Saint John Paul Ii Center ranks 10284th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within CT, it ranks 136th out of 191 nursing homes. In Danbury, it ranks 4th out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,828 nationally and RN hours rank #9,309 nationally (#146 in CT).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CT State Rank Note
2022 3.21 #10,248 / 14,703 #127 / 191 Below average
2023 3.09 #11,379 / 14,703 #159 / 191 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 3.49 #8,368 / 14,703 #113 / 191 Below average
2025 3.49 #8,879 / 14,703 #114 / 191 Below average
2026 3.63 #7,828 / 14,703 #117 / 191 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CT State Rank Note
2022 0.73 #4,736 / 14,703 #73 / 191 Above average
2023 0.70 #4,533 / 14,703 #71 / 191 Above average
2024 0.56 #6,845 / 14,703 #115 / 191 Above average
2025 0.46 #9,480 / 14,703 #148 / 191 Below average
2026 0.47 #9,309 / 14,703 #146 / 191 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Saint John Paul Ii Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1991-10-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (203) 797-9300 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Saint John Paul Ii Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 65.2/100, placing it #10284 of 14703 facilities nationally and #136 of 191 in Connecticut. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Saint John Paul Ii Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 38 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 28 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 56 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 13 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 21 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 39.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

⚠️ CMS has flagged Saint John Paul Ii Center with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $61,220. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $61,220, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 98.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Saint John Paul Ii Center ranks 10284th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within CT, it ranks 136th out of 191 nursing homes. In Danbury, it ranks 4th out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,828 nationally and RN hours rank #9,309 nationally (#146 in CT). Our composite quality score of 65.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Danbury, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/connecticut/danbury/

Contact and Location

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33 LINCOLN AVENUE, Danbury, CT 6810
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Legal Name

DANBURY CARE CENTER LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 141
Average Residents / Day 126 (89% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Western Ct County, CT
City Danbury, CT
ZIP Code 6810
Approved Since October 1, 1991
Resident Council nan
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 075354
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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