5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Waveny LifeCare Network is a trusted nursing home in New Canaan, CT, that offers a wide range of care options, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. With its nurturing and supportive environment, older adults receive the utmost attention and care to live comfortably in retirement. Residents can also keep their peace of mind, as 24-hour care, therapy services, and nutritious meals are also provided. Through a holistic approach to care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Music programs, stretching exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to learn new things and gain fun experiences. Accessible communal spaces and cozy living areas also ensure residents can rest and connect with friends. Situated near serene parks and local amenities in New Canaan, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the best options for senior living in Connecticut, this nursing home has exceptional standards of care.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 10th out of 65 homes in Connecticut for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 23m per day | ▲ 97% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 44m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 16m per day | ▲ 43% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 21m per day | ▲ 28% State avg: 3h 25m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 11m per day | ▲ 123% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 46m per day | ▲ 63% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
5% fewer staff per resident than Connecticut average
0% compared with Connecticut average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 15 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
15
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 16 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
16
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 47 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
47
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,856 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 19,066 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,425 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,692 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,956 | 67 | 73% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,947 | 68 | 74% | 6.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,191 | 83 | 90% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1,154 | 77 | 84% | 5.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 842 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 5 | 0 | 5 | 777 | 89 | 97% | 3.9 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 568 | 63 | 68% | 4.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 326 | 56 | 61% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 174 | 57 | 62% | 3.1 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 151 | 92 | 100% | 1.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 92 | 100% | 1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 19 | 21% | 3.8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.2
31% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
32% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 21.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.1%
15% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.8%
54% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 19.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.4%
26% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
37% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%
65% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
23% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 15.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.6%
37% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
13% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 87.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 93.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.93
8% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 2.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.34
12% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.53
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
40% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 70.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
31% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.7%
41% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 69.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
21.0%
16% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 25.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.4%
42% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 11.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.1%
47% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
60.8%
13% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
68.1%
35% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
85% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
14% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
72Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Waveny LifeCare Network from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #3 / 70Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 70 homes in Connecticut for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #21 / 70Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 70 homes in Connecticut for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Connecticut average. Well-run Connecticut facilities typically land around 51–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (85% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from New Canaan's city center to Waveny LifeCare Network's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| The Suffield House | NH AL | Suffield | 128
Facility
128
CT AVG
113
Rank
#43 / 119 |
96.1%
Facility
96.1%
CT AVG
84
Rank
#13 / 104 | +14% | 3.69
Facility
3.69
CT AVG
3.97
Rank
#35 / 65 | -87% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
CT AVG
$43.8k
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#1 / 67 | 14
Facility
14
CT AVG
32.0
Rank
#8 / 67 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
CT AVG
5.8
Rank
#9 / 67 | - | 123 | - |
2
Facility
2
CT AVG
47
Rank
#261 / 264 | Suffield Snf Operations Holdings LLC | $18.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$18.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG
$19.0M
Rank
#32 / 70 | $11.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#21 / 70 | 62.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
62.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG
42.4%
Rank
#29 / 70 | 75347 | ||||
| Regency House Of Wallingford I | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Wallingford (Wallingford Center) | 130
Facility
130
CT AVG
113
Rank
#39 / 119 |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
CT AVG
84
Rank
#27 / 104 | +12% | 3.47
Facility
3.47
CT AVG
3.97
Rank
#47 / 65 | -1% | -13% | $0
Facility
$0
CT AVG
$43.8k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 13
Facility
13
CT AVG
32.0
Rank
#7 / 67 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
CT AVG
5.8
Rank
#16 / 67 | - | 122 | - |
39
Facility
39
CT AVG
47
Rank
#161 / 264 | Barry Bokow 2012 Family Trust | $19.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$19.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG
$19.0M
Rank
#22 / 70 | $10.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$10.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#24 / 70 | 53%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
53%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG
42.4%
Rank
#54 / 70 | 75261 | ||||
| Essex Meadows | NH AL HOS IL SNF | Essex (Ivoryton) | 45
Facility
45
CT AVG
113
Rank
#101 / 119 |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
CT AVG
84
Rank
#62 / 104 | +3% | 5.71
Facility
5.71
CT AVG
3.97
Rank
#3 / 65 | +62% | +44% | $0
Facility
$0
CT AVG
$43.8k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 15
Facility
15
CT AVG
32.0
Rank
#10 / 67 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
CT AVG
5.8
Rank
#27 / 67 | - | 39 | - |
24
Facility
24
CT AVG
47
Rank
#199 / 264 | Lcs Essex Meadows Jv LLC | $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG
$19.0M
Rank
#31 / 70 | $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#33 / 70 | 199.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
199.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG
42.4%
Rank
#39 / 70 | 75322 | ||||
| Evergreen Woods | NH AL IL SNF | North Branford | 50
Facility
50
CT AVG
113
Rank
#99 / 119 |
74.0%
Facility
74.0%
CT AVG
84
Rank
#86 / 104 | -12% | 5.16
Facility
5.16
CT AVG
3.97
Rank
#8 / 65 | 0% | +30% | $0
Facility
$0
CT AVG
$43.8k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 15
Facility
15
CT AVG
32.0
Rank
#10 / 67 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
CT AVG
5.8
Rank
#27 / 67 | - | 37 | A+ |
8
Facility
8
CT AVG
47
Rank
#249 / 264 | Senior Living Commuities LLC | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG
$19.0M
Rank
#30 / 70 | $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#48 / 70 | 126.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
126.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG
42.4%
Rank
#68 / 70 | 75362 | ||||
| Waveny LifeCare Network | NH AL HC HOS IL MC RC SNF | New Canaan (Farm Road) | 106
Facility
106
CT AVG
113
Rank
#59 / 119 |
65.8%
Facility
65.8%
CT AVG
84
Rank
#90 / 104 | -22% | 5.05
Facility
5.05
CT AVG
3.97
Rank
#10 / 65 | +9% | +27% | $0
Facility
$0
CT AVG
$43.8k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 12
Facility
12
CT AVG
32.0
Rank
#4 / 67 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
CT AVG
5.8
Rank
#13 / 67 | - | 70 | - |
12
Facility
12
CT AVG
47
Rank
#242 / 264 | Kenneth Baldwin | $38.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$38.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG
$19.0M
Rank
#3 / 70 | $26.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$26.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#3 / 70 | 69.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
69.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG
42.4%
Rank
#21 / 70 | 75361 |
Waveny LifeCare Network is in the Farm Road neighborhood.
Waveny LifeCare Network has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Waveny LifeCare Network's occupancy is 171.5%.
No, Waveny LifeCare Network has a no-pet policy.
Waveny LifeCare Network is registered as a non-profit.
Yes — there are 5 photos of Waveny LifeCare Network in the photo gallery on this page.
Waveny LifeCare Network is located at 3 Farm Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840.
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