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Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC
177 Whitewood Road, Waterbury, CT 06708 · Naugatuck Vly County · (203) 757-9491
120 certified beds, about 112 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 1972
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075219 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 20, 2024, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 37 health citations since November 2019, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.88 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.86 of those hours.
30.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).
CMS links it to Essential Healthcare, an affiliated group of 6 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
611/19
1206/22
205/24
206/24
812/24
102/25
112/25
507/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 37 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
21D
7E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
4B
0C
July 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- J Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and facility policy for 3 of 6 residents (Resident #1, Resident #4 and Resident #45) reviewed for hospitalization, upon Resident #1's re-admission from the hospital, insulin orders were held for 2 days per physician orders, the facility failed to follow up with the physician after the 2-day hold, resumed insulin without verifying with the physician , which caused Resident #1 to receive excessive insulin, resulting in severe hypoglycemia, mental status changes and a blood glucose level of 27 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) which resulted in a significant medication error. Additionally, due to Resident #1 becoming severely hypoglycemic, Glucagon (an emergency injectable medication used to treat life-threatening low blood sugar) was required to be administered intramuscularly (IM). [...]
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #3) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to ensure staff implemented the required accident prevention interventions, specifically a gait belt and 1 person assistance with ambulation, resulting in Resident #3 falling and sustaining a head injury requiring 2 staples to the back of the head.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observation of dining, and facility policy the facility failed to ensure a dignified dining experience.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for the 1 of 3 residents reviewed for diabetes (Resident #1), the facility failed to notify the physician of a low blood sugar reading per the physician's order.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #80) reviewed for falls, the facility failed to ensure timely assessment by the provider toprevent a delay in treatment for a resident with complaints of shoulder pain with decreased range of motion and subsequent x-ray which revealed a humeral fracture.
December 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- B Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for fourteen of nineteen residents (Residents #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, and #15) reviewed for resident rights, the facility failed to provide residents with a notice of a room change due to facility renovations prior to the transfer to another room.
February 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who were reviewed for Methadone (a medication used to treat Opioid Use Disorder) medication management, the facility failed to implement the facility policy when a dose of methadone was dropped and spilled and there was no Methadone available for a scheduled dose.
December 20, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- F Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews, the facility failed to ensure adequate food supply for the posted menu.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews, the facility failed to ensure proper beard coverings were worn in the kitchen.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical records, review of facility policy/procedure, review of facility documentation, and interviews during a review of the Infection Control Program, the facility failed to appropriately track and place a resident with a known Multi Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) and a resident utilizing a feeding tube on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), and the facility failed to ensure biohazards were stored appropriately.
- D Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, review of facility policy and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #62) reviewed for intravenous therapy, the facility failed to ensure a physician's order was in place directing the flushing of an unused lumen on a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and failed to ensure that medication/solution infusion and administration set was labelled appropriately.
- B Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for 6 of 12 sampled residents (Resident #17, #18, #66, #67, #99 & #100) reviewed for resident assessment, the facility failed to ensure the MDS (minimum date set) assessments were transmitted to CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) within fourteen days of the care plan completion date and/or the MDS completion date.
- B Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility policy, and interviews for the 1 of 22 sampled residents (Resident #368) reviewed for advanced directives, the facility failed to ensure copies of the advance directives, consents and appointed healthcare proxy documentation were maintained and readily accessible in the resident's clinical records.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #87) reviewed for family notification, the facility failed to notify the correct responsible party when the resident sustained a fall with injury.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for the one sampled resident (Resident #82) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the resident was free from abuse.
June 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who were reviewed for an allegation of staff to resident abuse, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was free from verbal abuse during an altercation with a nurse aide.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who were reviewed for an allegation of staff to resident abuse, the facility failed to ensure a nurse aide who had witnessed the verbal altercation reported the incident to the licensed nurses at the time of the occurrence.
May 16, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents, (Resident #1), reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure a physician's order was in place prior to administering a heat therapy treatment.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents, (Resident #1), reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure a moist heat treatment was applied per facility protocol.
June 23, 2022Standard inspection · 12 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, review of facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that contact tracing was initiated when three staff members tested positive for COVID-19 (RN #1, LPN #5 and NA #4).
- E Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical records, review of facility policies, review of facility documentation and interviews for three of five sampled residents (Resident #86, #99 & #106) reviewed for immunizations, the facility failed to ensure documentation indicating that education and consent were obtained regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the smoking area was free of debris and used cigarette butts.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one of two sampled residents (Resident # 300) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from sexual mistreatment by another resident (Resident #47).
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for two sampled residents (Residents #47 and # 300) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure an alleged incident of sexual mistreatment was reported the state agency within required time frames and for Resident #300, failed to report an alleged act of sexual mistreatment to an overseeing state agency.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy and interviews for one of seven sampled residents (Resident #30) reviewed for pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR,) the facility failed to ensure the resident was referred to the appropriate state-designated authority for a Level II PASARR evaluation following a new psychiatric diagnosis.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, review of facility policy and interviews for one of six sampled residents (Resident #84) observed during medication administration the facility failed to administer medications in accordance with physician's orders.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, observations, and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #69) with pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure that a specialty mattress' settings were in place and were monitored in accordance with the plan of care.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for one sampled Resident (Resident #21) reviewed for smoking, the facility failed to provide a smoking apron that was in good repair and failed to ensure the smoking area was clean.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy and interviews for one sampled resident (Resident #102) who utilized an indwelling Foley catheter, the facility failed to ensure that an order for a urology consult was scheduled in a timely manner.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and interviews for one of four medication carts, the facility failed to ensure that the staff's personal beverages were not stored in the medication cart containing resident medications and biologicals.
- B Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical records and interview for eight of nine sampled residents (Resident #2, Resident #5, Resident #16, Resident #18, Resident #23, Resident #27, Resident #52 and Resident #92) reviewed for quarterly assessments, the facility failed to ensure the timely completion of the quarterly assessments.
November 1, 2019Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, a review of the facility documentation, staff interviews and a review of the facility policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure a widespread safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment which resulted in the identification of substandard quality of care.
- F Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, a review of the facility documentation, staff interviews and a review of the facility policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure a widespread safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment which resulted in the identification of substandard quality of care.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, a review of the facility documentation, staff interviews and a review of the facilities policies and procedures, the facility failed to maintain the hot water boiler and heating system in a safe, hazard free manner that resulted in noxious odors and elevated carbon monoxide levels.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and a review of the facilities policy and procedure, the facility failed to safeguard medical records to prevent loss, destruction, or unauthorized use.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, a review of the clinical record, staff interviews and a review of the facility policy, for one sampled resident (Resident # 253) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to follow infection control practices related to hand hygiene during wound care.
- D Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, a review of facility documentation, staff interviews and a review of facility policy, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program.
Fire safety inspections
24 fire safety citations on file: 2 on December 20, 2024, 9 on June 23, 2022, 13 on November 1, 2019.
Every fire safety citation24 citations
- E Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- E Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
- E Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.88 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.86 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.13 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.71 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 30.2% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 47.8% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.21 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.19 on weekdays and 3.13 on weekends, 25% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.87 in April to June 2025 to 3.88 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.88 | 0.86 | 4.19 | 3.13 | 1.2% | 0 of 90 | 112 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.80 | 0.83 | 4.10 | 3.04 | 2.2% | 0 of 92 | 112 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.76 | 0.75 | 4.04 | 3.06 | 2.7% | 0 of 92 | 112 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.87 | 0.76 | 4.15 | 3.19 | 3.3% | 0 of 91 | 107 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Connecticut, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.66 | 0.61 | 3.80 | 3.31 | 6.0% | 1.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.9 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 35.3 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.4 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.8 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WATERBURY CENTER FOR NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC. CMS links this home to Essential Healthcare, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landa, Joseph | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 38% | 11/01/2022 |
| Landa, Sari | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 11/01/2022 |
| Salamon, Menajem | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 44% | 11/01/2022 |
| Salamon, Mordejai | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 7% | 11/01/2021 |
| Mayer, Abraham | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Mayer, Berry | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Mayer, Moshe | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Mayer, Yossi | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Goldberg, Moti | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/17/2025 | |
| Raad, Marc | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2021 | |
| Salamon, Menajem | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2016 | |
| Burg & Weingarten, Cpa, PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2021 | |
| Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2021 | |
| Goldberg, Moti | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/17/2025 | |
| Landa, Joseph | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/13/2025 | |
| Landa, Sari | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/13/2025 | |
| Raad, Marc | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/17/2025 | |
| Salamon, Menajem | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/13/2025 | |
| Salamon, Mordejai | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/13/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on February 11, 2025: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on December 20, 2024: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.13 hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.37.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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- Complete Care at Glendale Naugatuck, 7.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation Naugatuck, 7.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 52 citations
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Connecticut contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Connecticut. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 860-424-5200. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Connecticut DPH Nursing Home Site, survey findings by facility, where Connecticut publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 20, 2024. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to Essential Healthcare. Legal business name: WATERBURY CENTER FOR NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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