Waterbury Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

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Waterbury Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

177 Whitewood Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708 View Map
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Overview of Waterbury Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Waterbury Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation caters to the diverse needs of seniors, offering a range of clinical programs tailored for short-term rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care. With a highly regarded team of professional staff, residents can expect nothing less than top-notch care and expertise in various specialized services, including IV therapy, psych services, wound care, orthopedic care, hospice care, respite care, and dedicated dementia care.
The center also takes pride in its unique amputee rehab program, specifically designed to restore balance and mobility, empowering countless individuals to regain their maximum functionality. The facility’s commitment to clinical excellence ensures that each resident’s unique needs are met with utmost attention and expertise. From short-term rehabilitation to long-term skilled nursing, every aspect of care is carefully tailored to promote the well-being and comfort of those who call this place their home.

(203) 707-5800

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Connecticut average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Connecticut average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Connecticut average: 3.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Connecticut average: 3.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 22m per day

This home provides 10% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Connecticut average: 3h 58m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 45m per day 42m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 46m per day 50m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 15m per day 2h 17m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 4m per day 3h 25m per day 3h 26m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 25m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Connecticut average
Occupancy rate 94.1%
Residents per day (avg) 107
Occupancy rate
94.1%
Residents per day (avg)
107

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

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

6% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 months

Medicaid

51% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 12 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$14.7M
Operating loss
-$974.9K
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$14,659,007.00
Operating loss
$-974,876.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.8M
53% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.9M
Total costs $15.6M
Years in operation
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Services

Alzheimers
Dementia Care
Hospice
Oncology
Pain Management
Pulmonary and Vascular Management
Recreation
Rehabilitation Therapy

About this community

Occupancy Rate
90%
Occupied Beds
108 of 120
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Chronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
License Date
July 11, 2021
License Expiration
September 30, 2027

Additional licensing details

License number: 2469

Room costs

Private Room (2 rooms) $475 per day
Semi-Private Room (59 rooms) $450 per day

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Albanian Arabic Creole Dutch Farsi Hindi Serbian Spanish Thai Ukrainian

Staff Composition (State Data)

Admin
3 FTE
Registered Nurse
12 FTE
Licensed Practical Nurse
18 FTE
Nursing Assistant
50 FTE
Recreation
2 FTE
Social Services
2 FTE
Food Service Supervisor
1 FTE
Physical Therapy
2 FTE
Occupational Therapy
1 FTE
Speech Therapy
1 FTE
Dietary
12 FTE
Other Staff
5 FTE

Additional Policies & Features

Religious Affiliation: Pentecostal
Religious Services: 7th Day Adventist, Baptist, Catholic, Christian Science, Jehovah\'s Witness, Jewish, Lutheran, Methodist, Protestant
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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.

6 visits/inspections

1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

5 routine inspections

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 1 complaint investigation
  • 1 plan of correction

Results

1 with issues

0 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:November 10, 2025

Inspection history

03-25-2025 Inspection Report
06-26-2024 Inspection Report
06-27-2024 Inspection Report
08-27-2024 Inspection Report
11-10-2025 Inspection Report
11-29-2022 Plan of Correction
12-23-2024 Inspection Report

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Address 2.1 miles from city center — 1.71 miles to nearest hospital (UConn Health Waterbury Hospital)

Address 177 Whitewood Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

162
Total Staff
152
Employees
10
Contractors
41,540
Total Hours (Quarter)
62
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse347.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse277.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant837.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
144 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,330 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 6 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant8308322,25091100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse270278,11191100%7.9
Registered Nurse286347,39591100%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker2027176571%6.4
Administrator1014886571%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant3034816673%5.4
Dietitian2024685965%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff1014255864%7.3
Occupational Therapy Aide1013635156%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist1013255156%6.4
Qualified Social Worker1012302629%8.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1011351921%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician101581719%3.4
Medical Director011522629%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant033433033%1.3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Connecticut average 5.7


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 31
Citations per inspection
5.17

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

24 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.7

0 critical citations More info Connecticut average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Connecticut average: 0.7

28 moderate citations More info Connecticut average: 28.8

3 minor citations More info Connecticut average: 2.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Feb 11, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 20, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 20, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Dec 20, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Partnership
Resident Census by Payment Source
109 Total Residents
Medicare 9 (8.3%)
Medicaid 91 (83.5%)
Private Pay/Other 9 (8.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.5
37% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 10.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.6
35% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.5%
34% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.7%
60% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 19.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.7%
17% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 24.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.7%
50% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.0%
53% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
41% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.1%
40% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 15.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 32.5%
89% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.7%
In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 87.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.9%
9% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 93.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.41
33% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.12
27% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.53

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 62.9%
10% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 70.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
56% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 49.5%
29% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 69.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.7%
5% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 25.0%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.8%
24% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 11.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 70.0%
30% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 47.6%
6% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 50.6%

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CHCPE

Age 65+, Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+, Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.

~$41,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Not specified; focus is income-based.

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.

None since 2023 policy change.

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

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Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

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~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

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