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

Southmayd Home for Women offers a unique blend of residential living and assisted care within its charming premises. The home boasts a warm and modest ambiance, and its dedicated staff members are truly exceptional in their daily interactions with the residents. Operating independently from Medicare, Southmayd is run by local community members, ensuring that all decisions are made with the best interests of the residents in mind.

The home upholds a century-long tradition of funding approximately half of the living costs, making it a more affordable option for senior women seeking a family-like experience. With the assurance of dedicated staff and a range of amenities, residents can enjoy the benefits of assisted living without the burdensome costs typically associated with other assisted living homes.

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 #83 / 94Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd out of 94 homes 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 cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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 #24 / 115Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 115 homes 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 cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
19 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #149 / 237Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 149th out of 237 homes 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 cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
39 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #75 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 81 homes we track in Connecticut for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 81. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
58.8% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Connecticut average: 83.3%
Occupied beds
20 / 34

About this community

License Details

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

Room costs

Private Room (36 rooms) $2,350 per month

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

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

Additional Policies & Features

Religious ServicesAll Denominations

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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 (76% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Connecticut average:
• Total deficiencies (66% below)

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

This FacilityCT Averagevs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1544 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. 5.02.84 This facility has 76% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (5 vs. CT avg 2.84).↑ 76% worse

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

This FacilityCT Averagevs. CT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 313 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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 116 - 126 / 128 - 165 / 193 - 198 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Southmayd Home for Women

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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Compare Assisted Living around Waterbury

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 109
Rank #13 / 94
No
33
Facility 33
CT AVG 48
Rank #165 / 237
-
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 16
Rank #8 / 115
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #49 / 81
C-13
21
Facility 21
CT AVG 19
Rank #66 / 102
1.6
Facility 1.6
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #51 / 102
Elton Residential Care Home
AL
RESC
Waterbury
96
Facility 96
CT AVG 109
Rank #51 / 94
No
86
Facility 86
CT AVG 48
Rank #14 / 237
Single / Double Rooms
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 16
Rank #94 / 115
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #32 / 81
-3
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #29 / 102
1.0
Facility 1.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #35 / 102
Waterbury Gardens
AL
Waterbury
72
Facility 72
CT AVG 109
Rank #64 / 94
No
50
Facility 50
CT AVG 48
Rank #108 / 237
-
1
Facility 1
CT AVG 16
Rank #112 / 115
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Southmayd Home for Women
AL
RESC
Waterbury (Hillside Historic District)
34
Facility 34
CT AVG 109
Rank #83 / 94
Yes
39
Facility 39
CT AVG 48
Rank #149 / 237
Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 16
Rank #24 / 115
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #75 / 81
-3
15
Facility 15
CT AVG 19
Rank #57 / 102
5.0
Facility 5.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #89 / 102
Marbridge Retirement Center
AL
IL
MC
RC
Cheshire (West Cheshire)
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 109
Rank #88 / 94
Yes
40
Facility 40
CT AVG 48
Rank #146 / 237
-
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 16
Rank #24 / 115
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
CT AVG 83.3%
Rank #64 / 81
A+3
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 19
Rank #29 / 102
1.0
Facility 1.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #35 / 102

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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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