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title: "Connecticut Nursing Home Abuse Toolkit: Know Your Rights"
url: "https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/research/know-your-state-rights/connecticut/"
description: "Look up CT nursing home inspection stats, resident rights laws, abuse hotlines, and how long you have to file a lawsuit."
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Know Your State's Nursing Home Rights

Every state has its own laws, watchdog agencies, and deadlines. Pick your state to see who regulates its nursing homes, what rights residents have, and exactly how to report abuse.

# Connecticut at a Glance

National Safety Standing Rank #34 of 51

191 Total Homes

53 Serious Deficiencies

173 Infection-Related Deficiencies

$4.43M in Penalties

12 Payment Suspensions

0.69 Avg RN Hours Per Resident / Day

### Resident Protection Strength

State Oversight Strong

Staffing Requirements Strong

Penalties for Violations Moderate

Access to Legal Help Strong

DPH’s Facility Licensing and Investigations Section licenses, inspects, and certifies Connecticut nursing homes.

- Licenses Connecticut nursing homes and nursing home administrators
- Inspects facilities and investigates complaints; can fine or revoke licenses
- Patients’ bill of rights appears in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-550

[Visit the state agency site →](https://portal.ct.gov/dph)

### Deadlines to Take Legal Action

PERSONAL INJURY 2 years

Typically runs from when the injury happens or is discovered, with an outer limit of 3 years from the negligent act.

[Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/)

WRONGFUL DEATH 2 years

Usually runs from the date of death, with an outer limit of 5 years from the wrongful act. Filed by the estate's executor or administrator.

[Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/)

Regulatory & Industry Standards: Our information is based on guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), state health departments, and peer-reviewed research. We also refer to state Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, which investigate complaints and advocate for residents.