Waterbury Gardens
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Waterbury, CT

Waterbury Gardens

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Waterbury, CT
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Waterbury Gardens accepts Medicaid.

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.

Bed community size
72-bed community Rank #88 / 120Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 120 homes in Connecticut for Bed Count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Connecticut facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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

License Details

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

Staffing

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Staff Details (State Data)

Admin 1 FTE

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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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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Connecticut

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.

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.

What is the phone number of Waterbury Gardens?

(203) 757-9271 will put you in contact with the team at Waterbury Gardens.

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