The Watermark at East Hill
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Bridgeport, CT
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.

The Watermark at East Hill

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Bridgeport, CT
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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The Watermark at East Hill accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of The Watermark at East Hill

Located in a serene picturesque area in Southbury, The Watermark at East Hill offers residential independent living and assisted living services. Residents can expect nothing but elegance and luxury at the cozy senior living home. The spirited retirement home performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. The Watermark is a community that proudly raises senior members to thrive in the community.
The Watermark offers a range of services for its residents such as scheduled local transportation is available upon request; a calendar of activities is given to each resident with a list of classes, outings, and other events coming up.

(203) 262-6868

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 10.4% Below CT avg.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 2.9% Below CT avg.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 18.0% Above CT avg.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 44.9% Below CT avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Connecticut state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 5th out of 65 homes in Connecticut.

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.
5h 38m per day
Rank #5 / 65Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 65 homes in Connecticut.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Connecticut average, with a ranking across 65 Connecticut SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Connecticut avg (4h 4m per day)
vs Connecticut avg
+39%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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 53m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Connecticut average: 84%
Occupancy rate 69.8% Rank #62 / 70Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 70 homes in Connecticut.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its statewide rank out of 70. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 35 days
Occupancy rate
69.8% Rank #62 / 70Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 70 homes in Connecticut.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its statewide rank out of 70. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
35 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$17.5M
Operating loss
-$7.2M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$17.5M Rank #44 / 71Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 71 homes in Connecticut.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Connecticut SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$7.2M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #46 / 71Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 71 homes in Connecticut.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.
$7.8M
44.7% of revenue Rank #24 / 71Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 71 homes in Connecticut.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Connecticut average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.9M
Total costs $24.7M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 6 / 100 Rank #66 / 70Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 70 homes in Connecticut.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Connecticut SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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License Details

CMS Certification Number75441

Types of Care at The Watermark at East Hill

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Connecticut average 5.7


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
28 Rank #31 / 67Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 67 homes in Connecticut.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Connecticut state average, with a ranking across all 67 CT SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Connecticut average 32

Citations per inspection
5.6 Rank #39 / 67Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 67 homes in Connecticut.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Connecticut mean across 67 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Connecticut average 5.82


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

25 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.7

0 critical citations More info Connecticut average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Connecticut average: 0.7

26 moderate citations More info Connecticut average: 28.8

2 minor citations More info Connecticut average: 2.3
Citations history (last 6 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Apr 14, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Apr 14, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Jan 08, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Jan 08, 2025
Corrected

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Connecticut

The Watermark at East Hill is located in Southbury, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+
General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
CT

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age
General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
CT

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+
General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.
CT

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits
Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.
CT

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

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Address 27.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Southbury's city center to The Watermark at East Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 8.72 miles to nearest hospital (Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care Brookfield)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 108
Employees 78
Contractors 30
Staff to resident ratio 4.00:1
113% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average ratio: 1.88:1

Avg staff/day 24
Average shift 7.1 hours
5% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 7.5 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 15,420

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 39
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

13.9%

2,143 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 9 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Medical Director: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category

Certified Nursing Assistant390395,75091100%8.1
Registered Nurse181192,34091100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse7072,25091100%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist4049356774%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist0667516673%5
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Physical Therapy Aide0334676673%6.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0444367684%4
Other Dietary Services Staff4043044044%7.6
Dietitian1012803640%7.8
Administrator1012486268%4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0992027178%2
Occupational Therapy Aide1121892629%7.3
Qualified Social Worker0331745156%3.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant011572730%2.1
Medical Director022392629%1.5
RN Director of Nursing1012467%4.1
39 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
19 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 74%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 73%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 84%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 44%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 40%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
9 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 78%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 29%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 56%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 30%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 29%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 7%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 27
Medicare
14
51.9% of residents
Private pay or other
13
48.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.8
23% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 10.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 35.6
69% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 34.6%
83% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 18.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 36.5%
46% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 24.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 8.3%
141% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.2%
79% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.9%
74% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 15.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 27.8%
62% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
14% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 87.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.2%
29% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 70.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.4%
34% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 69.8%

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $25K
43% lower than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: $44K

Number of fines 1
43% fewer fines than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
654% more payment denials than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $25K
Connecticut average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 19, 2025
$25K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jun 21, 2024
26 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Watermark at East Hill

What neighborhood is The Watermark at East Hill in?

The Watermark at East Hill is in the Heritage Village neighborhood of Southbury.

Is The Watermark at East Hill in a walkable area?

The Watermark at East Hill has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the phone number of The Watermark at East Hill?

(203) 262-6868 will put you in contact with the team at The Watermark at East Hill.

Is The Watermark at East Hill Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — The Watermark at East Hill is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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