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Waterbury Gardens
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Waterbury, CT
Waterbury Gardens

Waterbury Gardens

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Waterbury, CT
128 Cedar Ave, Waterbury, CT 06705 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Waterbury Gardens accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
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Waterbury Gardens accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Waterbury Gardens

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.

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Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
192 days
Bed community size
72-bed community Rank #88 / 123Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 123 homes in Connecticut. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Connecticut facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #129 / 132Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 132 homes in Connecticut. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Connecticut facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #117 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 264 homes in Connecticut. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
32%
Rank #70 / 72Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 72 homes in Connecticut. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 72. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Connecticut average: 84%
Occupied beds
23 / 72
Average occupied beds in Connecticut homes 102 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusOp
IssuanceMarch 4, 2025
ExpirationMarch 31, 2028
CountyCowlitz
License Number1930

Staffing

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

Staff Composition (State Data)

Admin 1 FTE

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 11/2023.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$10.9M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.0M Rank #73 / 73Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 73 homes in Connecticut. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Connecticut average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$10.9M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
-$7.3K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #46 / 73Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 73 homes in Connecticut. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$8.6M 144.1% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #1 / 73Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 73 homes in Connecticut. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Connecticut average. Well-run Connecticut facilities typically land around 51–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$8.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$16.8M
How we calculate these figures

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 75210

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (76% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 4 - 5 months.

Admissions
5 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 76%
Private pay 5%
Medicaid 19%
Discharges
84 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 2%
Private pay 1%
Medicaid 96%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waterbury's city center to Waterbury Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.32 miles to nearest hospital (UConn Health Waterbury Hospital)

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The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.

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Facility 4.36
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71.4%
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Waterbury Gardens -
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AL
Waterbury
72
Facility 72
CT AVG 111
Rank #88 / 123
32.2%
Facility 32.2%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #70 / 72
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50
Facility 50
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Rank #117 / 264
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
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$8.6M
Facility $8.6M
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144.1%
Facility 144.1%
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Abbott Terrace Health Center -
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AL
Waterbury (Exchange Place)
205
Facility 205
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Rank #12 / 123
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #20 / 72
+12%------------
89
Facility 89
CT AVG 47
Rank #7 / 264
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$21.8M
Facility $21.8M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #5 / 73
$16.1M
Facility $16.1M
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Rank #13 / 73
74.2%
Facility 74.2%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #73 / 73
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Financial Assistance for
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Waterbury Gardens is located in Waterbury, Connecticut.
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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+
General 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

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits
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

Age —
General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
CT

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+
General 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

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

Benefits
Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterbury Gardens

Is Waterbury Gardens in a walkable area?

Waterbury Gardens has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Waterbury Gardens?

According to CT state health department records, Waterbury Gardens's license number is 1930.

When does Waterbury Gardens's license expire?

According to CT state health department records, Waterbury Gardens's license expires on March 31, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Waterbury Gardens?

Waterbury Gardens's occupancy is 32%.

How many beds does Waterbury Gardens have?

Waterbury Gardens has 72 beds.

Are there photos of Waterbury Gardens?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Waterbury Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Waterbury Gardens?

Waterbury Gardens is located at 128 Cedar Ave, Waterbury, CT 06705.

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