There are nine care types at Waveny LifeCare Network in New Canaan, CT. As a continuing care retirement community, it takes in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care, plus home care, hospice care, and respite care.
Independent living involves maintaining a private residence while still having access to community services, but without daily assistance. Assisted living includes aides, who manage medications in addition to assisting with bathing and dressing. The memory care area is kept secured, with supervision incorporated. In the skilled nursing area, a licensed nurse is present every hour of the day and night.
Home care happens at the individual’s own home. Hospice care gives support for individuals near the end of life. An exhausted family caregiver can arrange for respite, a short-term stay that gives them a rest. Needs can expand here without relocating, as every level exists within the same community.
Across 106 beds, each resident receives an average of 5 hours and 10 minutes of total nurse staffing a day, representing hands-on nursing time. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay can all be used for payment here.
Housing is available as studios or one-bedroom residences. Studios give one open private space, whereas a one-bedroom separates the bedroom from the living space.
Short-term rehabilitation occurs on site, meaning therapy doesn’t involve scheduling transportation elsewhere. Therapeutic recreation is included in the program as well. Through telemedicine, certain medical consultations can occur remotely.










