Leeway

Leeway is a Nursing Home in Connecticut

Leeway is a Nursing Home in Connecticut

Overview of Leeway

Leeway, renowned nationwide as a trailblazer in AIDS care, goes above and beyond to provide comprehensive services that encompass inpatient rehabilitation and palliative care. Through their housing and support services, Leeway extends a helping hand to those with AIDS, offering a pathway to a more enriched and satisfying existence. In the heart of New Haven, Connecticut, Leeway houses 41 units designed to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for its residents. Their 24-hour med-certified staff embodies a deep commitment to providing exceptional senior care, ensuring the comfort and well-being of every individual under their care.
Within the walls of Leeway, residents find not only a safe and secure haven but also a community that embraces their unique needs and aspirations. Through personalized care and innovative programs, Leeway fosters an environment where individuals with AIDS can thrive and build meaningful connections with others. As a compassionate leader in the field, Leeway continues to pave the way for excellence in AIDS care, offering a place of understanding, dignity, and genuine support for those seeking a better quality of life. 

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.65/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Connecticut
Occupancy rate 96.2%
Residents per day (avg) 29
Occupancy rate
96.2%
Residents per day (avg)
29

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

19% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Medicaid

53% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$9.0M
Surplus of revenue
$91.9K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$8,964,197.00
Surplus of revenue
$91,852.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.6M
39.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.3M
Total costs $8.9M
Years in operation
17 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 23 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Services

HIV/AIDS
Hospice
IV Therapy
Recreation
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Wound Management

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Chronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
License Date
January 10, 2009
License Expiration
September 30, 2027

Additional licensing details

License number: 2167C

Room costs

Private Room $500

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken by Staff

Languages: Sign Language, Spanish

Staff Composition (State Data)

Admin
3 FTE
Registered Nurse
2 FTE
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 FTE
Nursing Assistant
11 FTE
Recreation
1 FTE
Social Services
1 FTE
Food Service Supervisor
8 FTE
Dietary
1 FTE
Other Staff
11 FTE

Additional Policies & Features

Religious Services: All 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.

7 visits/inspections

3 routine inspections

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 1 renewal/recertification inspection
  • 3 licensing inspections
  • 4 plans of correction

Results

4 with issues

0 without issues

Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:December 31, 2025

Inspection history

01-13-2022 Inspection Report
01-22-2024 Inspection Report
03-17-2022 Plan of Correction
03-20-2020 Plan of Correction
03-20-2020 Plan of Correction
03-30-2022 Inspection Report
05-04-2023 Plan of Correction
06-07-2023 Inspection Report
06-07-2023 Inspection Report
06-07-2024 Inspection Report
12-31-2025 Inspection Report

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
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Address 2.1 miles from city center

Address 40 Albert St, New Haven, CT 06511

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

109
Total Staff
47
Employees
62
Contractors
13,648
Total Hours (Quarter)
22
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse227.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse87.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant616.9 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
92 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
6 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.8%
of total hours from contractors
1,477 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 40 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Registered Nurse: 14 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Other Physician: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2140615,71091100%6.9
Registered Nurse814222,53991100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse5381,55691100%7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist2027516571%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1015286673%8
Administrator1015206571%8
Speech Language Pathologist0115046369%8
Other Social Services Staff1014886167%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014725965%8
Physical Therapy Assistant3031796673%2.5
Dental Services Staff2021343640%3.4
Qualified Social Worker1011314246%3.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician112722123%3.4
Medical Director011452426%1.9
Other Physician011111112%1
Feeding Assistant011878%1.1

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2019 – Sep 2024)

4
Inspections
21
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5.25
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
4
Moderate (D-F)
17
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
6
29% of total
Infection Control
2
10% of total
Quality of Life & Care
2
10% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
5% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 20
Complaint Investigations 1
State Comparison (CT)
Citations
21
Connecticut average: 32
Critical Citations
0
Connecticut average: 0.3
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Sep 12, 2024 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Jun 06, 2024 D Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Jun 06, 2024 D Infection ControlF0887 Corrected
Jun 06, 2024 E Nursing ServicesF0711 Corrected
Jun 06, 2024 C Nursing ServicesF0726 Corrected
Jun 06, 2024 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jun 06, 2024 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Jun 06, 2024 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Jun 06, 2024 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Mar 17, 2022 D NutritionF0803 Corrected
Mar 17, 2022 D PharmacyF0756 Corrected
Mar 17, 2022 B Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Mar 17, 2022 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Mar 17, 2022 D Resident RightsF0565 Corrected
Mar 17, 2022 E Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Aug 15, 2019 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Aug 15, 2019 D Care PlanningF0644 Corrected
Aug 15, 2019 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Aug 15, 2019 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Aug 15, 2019 B Resident RightsF0623 Corrected
Aug 15, 2019 B Resident RightsF0625 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
30 Total Residents
Medicare 30 (100%)
Specialized Care Beds
30 Total Specialty Beds
50% of Bed Capacity
30
AIDS Care Beds
50%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
7.5 Score
27% better than avg Connecticut avg: 10.4

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
12.0 Score
43% better than avg Connecticut avg: 21.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
9.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
2.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.0%
Depressive Symptoms
2.4%
Falls with Major Injury
3.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
23.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
17.4%
Influenza Vaccine
96.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
6.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
9.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0% 43% better than avg Connecticut: 70.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0% 100% better than avg Connecticut: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
87.5% 25% better than avg Connecticut: 69.8%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
CHCPE
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • CT Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program
  • General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
  • Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
  • Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • CT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Connecticut Seniors

CHCPE

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).
CT Respite Care

Statewide Respite Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $40,000 (individual).
  • CT Specifics:
    Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, 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 Specifics:
    Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • CT Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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