Southmayd Home for Women
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Waterbury, CT

Southmayd Home for Women

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Waterbury, CT

Overview of Southmayd Home for Women

Assisted living and residential care are both handled at Southmayd Home for Women in Waterbury, CT. With assisted living, a staff member steps in to help a resident dress, bathe, and take medication.

Hillside Historic District is its neighborhood, and with 34 beds, it counts as a smaller home, suited to someone who wants that scale. A private room starts at $2,350 a month, a figure to budget around for single occupancy.

Pets may move in with residents. Walk Score rates the location 39, car-dependent, and errands mostly require driving or being driven.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 34 Rank #54 / 64Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 54th out of 64 assisted living communities we track in Connecticut for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Connecticut facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #23 / 84Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 23rd out of 84 assisted living communities we track in Connecticut for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Connecticut facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
19 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #63 / 120Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 63rd out of 120 assisted living communities we track in Connecticut for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
39 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #52 / 56Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 52nd out of 56 assisted living communities we track in Connecticut for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 56. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
58.8% This home usually has availability

Based on 20 residents and 34 beds. Source: state inspection report (Nov 2022)

Lower than the Connecticut average: 83.5%

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$1,900/Month

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2007
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2028
License Number1262RC

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Languages Spoken

French Italian Spanish

Staff Details (State Data)

Admin
1 FTE
Registered Nurse
1 FTE
Nursing Assistant
7 FTE
Recreation
1 FTE
Dietary
4 FTE
Other Staff
3 FTE

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

9 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Whirlpool or Shower Assistance (Weekly)
Tray Delivery During Illness
Daily Bed Making (Additional Fee)
Additional Aide Service (Available)
Wander Guard (Available)
Housekeeping
Laundry & LinenListed as: Weekly laundry service · Weekly bed linen and towel service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Cable Tv
Activities
Recreational Field Trips

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious ServicesAll Denominations

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Southmayd Home for Women.
  • In-room dining available.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Private Room Floor plans as listed by the community: Tier 1 (116–126 sq ft) · Tier 2 (128–165 sq ft) · Tier 3 (193–198 sq ft) · Tier 4 Floor plans: Tier 116–198 sq ft
In-Room Features
Private Bathroom (Select Units)

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Inspection History

In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
15 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Connecticut state average
Overall vs. CT average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Connecticut average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (79% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Connecticut average:
• Total deficiencies (66% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility CT Average vs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 15 44.0 This facility has 66% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (15 vs. CT avg 44).↓ 66% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.0 2.8 This facility has 79% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (5 vs. CT avg 2.8).↑ 79% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility CT Average vs. CT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3 13.0 This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Connecticut average (3 vs. CT avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waterbury's city center to Southmayd Home for Women's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.14 miles to nearest hospital (UConn Health Waterbury Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Village at East Farms
AL
MC
RC
Waterbury
164
Facility 164
CT AVG 89
Rank #5 / 64
No
33
Facility 33
CT AVG 39
Rank #70 / 120
-
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 17
Rank #7 / 84
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
CT AVG 83.5%
Rank #34 / 56
A 13
21
Facility 21
CT AVG 19
Rank #63 / 76
1.6
Facility 1.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #49 / 76
Elton Residential Care Home
AL
RESC
Waterbury
96
Facility 96
CT AVG 89
Rank #27 / 64
No
86
Facility 86
CT AVG 39
Rank #3 / 120
Single / Double Rooms
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 17
Rank #67 / 84
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CT AVG 83.5%
Rank #24 / 56
- 3
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #28 / 76
1.0
Facility 1.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #34 / 76
Waterbury Gardens
AL
Waterbury
72
Facility 72
CT AVG 89
Rank #39 / 64
No
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 39
Rank #35 / 120
-
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 17
Rank #83 / 84
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Southmayd Home for Women
AL
RESC
Waterbury (Hillside Historic District)
34
Facility 34
CT AVG 89
Rank #54 / 64
Yes
39
Facility 39
CT AVG 39
Rank #63 / 120
Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 17
Rank #23 / 84
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
CT AVG 83.5%
Rank #52 / 56
- 3
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 19
Rank #55 / 76
5.0
Facility 5.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #70 / 76
Marbridge Retirement Center
AL
IL
MC
RC
Cheshire (West Cheshire)
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 89
Rank #59 / 64
Yes
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 39
Rank #60 / 120
-
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 17
Rank #23 / 84
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
CT AVG 83.5%
Rank #44 / 56
A+ 3
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #28 / 76
1.0
Facility 1.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #34 / 76

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CT assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Connecticut

Southmayd Home for Women is located in Waterbury, 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Southmayd Home for Women

What neighborhood is Southmayd Home for Women in?

Southmayd Home for Women is in the Hillside Historic District neighborhood of Waterbury.

What languages are spoken at Southmayd Home for Women?

The team at Southmayd Home for Women speaks French, Italian, and Spanish.

Is Southmayd Home for Women in a walkable area?

Southmayd Home for Women has a walk score of 39. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Southmayd Home for Women?

According to CT state health department records, Southmayd Home for Women's license number is 1262RC.

When does Southmayd Home for Women's license expire?

According to CT state health department records, Southmayd Home for Women's license expires on September 30, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Southmayd Home for Women?

Southmayd Home for Women's occupancy is 58.8%.

How long has Southmayd Home for Women been in business?

Southmayd Home for Women has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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