Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Waterbury Gardens
Waterbury Gardens is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
Waterbury Gardens is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
Waterbury Gardens
Waterbury Gardens is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
Waterbury Gardens is a Nursing Home in Connecticut
Waterbury Gardens is a renowned residential care home in Waterbury, CT, that offers assistance with daily living activities. Fostering comfort and familiarity, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. 24-hour security, recreational activities, and household services are also offered to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community’s passion for improving residents’ quality of life is fueled by its high-quality services.
Interest groups and fitness programs accompany residents during their stay, promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement. With its spacious rooms and lively gathering spaces, residents can relax and connect with friends easily. The community is also set in a quiet residential area, ensuring residents have a laid-back retirement. Here, older adults are guaranteed the utmost attention and care they deserve with the community’s exceptional standards of care.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
72
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
32.2%
Avg. Length of Stay
192 days
Occupancy rate
32.2%
Avg. Length of Stay
192 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
76% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Private pay
5% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
7 - 8 years
Medicaid
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
43 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$8.6M
Loss
-$10.9M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$8,550,320.00
Loss
$-10,891,806.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.9M
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.
$12.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.4M
72-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 50 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
License Status
OP
Facility Type
Residential Care Facility
License Date
March 4, 2025
License Expiration
March 31, 2028
Additional licensing details
License number:
1930
County:
Cowlitz
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Staff Composition (State Data)
Admin
1 FTE
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.Compare Nursing Homes around Waterbury
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Waterbury
90
No
-
15
BUCKS HILL PARENT LLC
94.0%
$13,272,344.00
$1,489,439.00
11.2%
85.40
4/5
3.2558
3/5
3/5
5/5
Cheshire House
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Waterbury
75
No
A+
38
-
93.2%
$12,899,897.00
$5,385,347.00
41.7%
70.10
2/5
3.9991
2/5
4/5
2/5
Waterbury Gardens
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Waterbury
150
No
-
50
#N/A
32.2%
$8,557,648.00
$6,888,729.00
80.5%
-
-
-
-
-
-
Abbott Terrace Health Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Waterbury
205
No
-
89
-
93.7%
$50,702,667.00
$13,120,952.00
25.9%
-
-
-
-
-
-
NCE Homecare
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Waterbury
-
No
A+
71
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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2.9 miles from city center
128 Cedar Ave, Waterbury, CT 06705
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Waterbury Gardens based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
32.2%
↓ 19.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$10,891,806
↓ ~$5.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9,479,855
↓ ~$2.5M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-127.3%
↓ 92.3pp 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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