Waterbury Gardens
Waterbury Gardens
Waterbury Gardens accepts Medicaid.
Waterbury Gardens is a 72-bed senior care facility located on Cedar Avenue in Waterbury, Connecticut, about three miles from both the city center and UConn Health Waterbury Hospital. Set in a residential area, the community provides daily assistance with personal care and household tasks.
The home, which has been in operation for about a year, offers a maintenance-free lifestyle with 24-hour security and supportive household services. Daily life features scheduled fitness programs, recreational activities, and interest groups designed to keep residents socially connected. The physical layout includes private rooms and shared common areas for socializing with family and neighbors.
The surrounding neighborhood has a walk score of 50, indicating a moderately walkable location where some errands can be completed on foot, though most trips will require a vehicle. The community accepts Medicaid, providing an eligibility pathway to assist families with the cost of daily care.
Families looking for a moderately sized care option with Medicaid coverage in the New Haven County area can reach out directly to discuss room availability and care planning.
72-bed community Rank #87 / 119Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 119 homes 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.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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation Rank #129 / 132Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 132 homes 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.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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #117 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 264 homes 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.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusOp
IssuanceMarch 4, 2025
ExpirationMarch 31, 2028
CountyCowlitz
License Number1930
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Admin
1 FTE
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2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Waterbury's city center to Waterbury Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.32 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.
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#108 / 132 | 91.7% | - | 4 | 3
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#29 / 102 | 0.8
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| Waterbury Gardens | AL | Waterbury | 72
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72
CT AVG
113
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#87 / 119 | No |
50
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50
CT AVG
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#117 / 264 | - | 1
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15
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#129 / 132 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Southmayd Home for Women | AL RESC | Waterbury (Hillside Historic District) | 34
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#161 / 264 | Private Rooms | 19
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19
CT AVG
15
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#25 / 132 | 58.8% | - | 5 | 15
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CT AVG
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| Marbridge Retirement Center | AL IL MC RC | Cheshire (West Cheshire) | 25
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40
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47
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#158 / 264 | - | 19
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19
CT AVG
15
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#25 / 132 | 76.0% | A+ | 3 | 3
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CT AVG
19
Rank
#29 / 102 | 1.0
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1.0
CT AVG
1.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterbury Gardens
Is Waterbury Gardens in a walkable area?
Waterbury Gardens has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Waterbury Gardens?
According to CT state health department records, Waterbury Gardens's license number is 1930.
When does Waterbury Gardens's license expire?
According to CT state health department records, Waterbury Gardens's license expires on March 31, 2028.
How long has Waterbury Gardens been in business?
Waterbury Gardens has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Waterbury Gardens?
No, Waterbury Gardens has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Waterbury Gardens have?
Waterbury Gardens has 72 beds.
Are there photos of Waterbury Gardens?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Waterbury Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
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