Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
The Willows
The Willows is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
The Willows is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
The Willows
The Willows is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
The Willows is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
Tucked in the heart of Woodbridge, Connecticut, The Willows is an esteemed skilled nursing facility offering a comprehensive array of services, including top-notch nursing home care. With a focus on short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, The Willows serves as a trusted haven for individuals seeking post-hospital and restorative care. They proudly accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances, ensuring that nursing home prices remain accessible and transparent for their diverse community of residents. The devoted staff at The Willows is dedicated to serving the unique needs of individuals recovering from illness or injury.
The Willows holds a deep appreciation for veterans and honors their service with utmost respect and gratitude. To further alleviate financial concerns, they work closely with nursing home insurance providers, ensuring that residents have the peace of mind that comes with comprehensive coverage. The facility goes above and beyond to cater to the diverse needs of its residents, offering a wide range of services, from interpreter assistance and re-creation activities to coordinated transportation and discharge planning. The Willows takes pride in providing holistic care, with a focus on dietary and nutrition management, ensuring residents’ overall well-being is always prioritized.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
90
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95.5%
Residents per day (avg)
85
Occupancy rate
95.5%
Residents per day (avg)
85
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term residence
Daily assistance
Occasional rehab needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
1% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
4 - 5 years
Private pay
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
39% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$19.3M
Profit
$51.6K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$19,315,141.00
Profit
$51,631.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.3M
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.Compare Nursing Homes around New Haven
Leeway
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
New Haven
60
No
-
23
KATZ, JAY
96.2%
$7,643,089.00
$3,576,451.00
46.8%
28.60
5/5
5.6490
4/5
5/5
3/5
-
The Willows
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Woodbridge
90
No
-
48
KC DERBY CT AL OPCO JV LLC
95.5%
$19,305,596.00
$5,259,662.00
27.2%
84.70
4/5
3.1965
4/5
3/5
4/5
-
Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
East Haven
90
No
-
21
BARTOLOTTA, MICHAEL
87.8%
$14,613,504.00
$5,489,722.00
37.6%
77.70
3/5
3.8851
3/5
3/5
3/5
-
Mary Wade Home
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
New Haven
139
No
A+
84
ADAMS, BARBARA
88.8%
$20,692,640.00
$9,415,119.00
45.5%
90.00
3/5
4.6391
2/5
4/5
5/5
2
New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
New Haven
150
No
A+
45
-
76.2%
$14,523,260.00
$9,493,497.00
65.4%
125.30
2/5
3.8047
2/5
4/5
2/5
1
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1.5 miles from city center
225 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
145
Total Staff
86
Employees
59
Contractors
32,671
Total Hours (Quarter)
46
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 8.8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 38 | 8.3 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 70 | 7.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
113 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
14 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
10 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
17.6%
of total hours from contractors
5,739 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Certified Nursing Assistant: 28
Licensed Practical Nurse: 17
Registered Nurse: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 3
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 42 | 28 | 70 | 15,264 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 17 | 38 | 7,075 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,554 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,128 | 77 | 85% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,114 | 75 | 82% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,070 | 83 | 91% | 8.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,060 | 72 | 79% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 975 | 70 | 77% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 495 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 59 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 406 | 49 | 54% | 8.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 72 | 11 | 12% | 6 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2021 – Nov 2025)
5
Inspections
25
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
12
48% of total
Resident Rights
4
16% of total
Infection Control
2
8% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
21
Complaint Investigations
4
State Comparison (CT)
Citations
25
Connecticut average: 32
Critical Citations
0
Connecticut average: 0.3
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2025 | D | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2025 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0698 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0791 | Corrected |
| Aug 13, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Aug 13, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Apr 12, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Apr 12, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | B | Nutrition | F0803 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0685 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | B | Resident Rights | F0568 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Sep 22, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Sep 22, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0688 | Corrected |
| Sep 22, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0585 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Part of: AUTUMN LAKE HOMECARE
Resident Census by Payment Source
87
Total Residents
Medicare
14
(16.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
58
(66.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
15
(17.2%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
30
Total Specialty Beds
33.3%
of Bed Capacity
30
Other Specialized Rehab Beds ⓘ
33.3%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
10.8
Score
Near average
Connecticut avg: 10.4
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
18.5
Score
12% 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
19.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
11.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.5%
Depressive Symptoms
45.1%
Falls with Major Injury
2.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.8%
Antipsychotic Use
14.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
13.8%
Influenza Vaccine
91.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
7.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
22.6%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.6%
38% better than avg
Connecticut: 70.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.4%
71% better than avg
Connecticut: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
94.4%
35% better than avg
Connecticut: 69.8%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Willows based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
95.5%
↑ 2.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$51,631
↑ ~$712K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,903,369
↑ ~$113K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.3%
↑ 3.9pp vs 2022
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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.
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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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