Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLCCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 177 Whitewood Road, Waterbury, CT 06708
- CCN
- 075219
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Certified beds
- 120
- Chain
- Essential Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 112
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 20 Dec 2024. The latest survey cycle has 7 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Connecticut (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region median | Connecticut median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 20 homes in the planning region, 191 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Connecticut median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 20 Dec 2024 | 7 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 23 Jun 2022 | 15 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 10 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2025 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | B | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0803 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | B | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0887 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 10 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2019 | F0584 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2020 |
| 1 Nov 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2019 |
| 1 Nov 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2020 |
| 1 Nov 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2020 |
| 1 Nov 2019 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2020 |
| 1 Nov 2019 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2020 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Connecticut median | Connecticut average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.88 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.86 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.13 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 30.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 47.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.9% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.0% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.5% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 35.3% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Chain
- Essential Healthcare (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Nov 2021 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Rehab Watertown | Watertown | 4 of 5 | 7 | $25,058 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill | Waterbury | 4 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 6 Dec 2024 | |
| Complete Care at Middlebury | Middlebury | 5 of 5 | 1 | $12,735 | 20 Jun 2025 | |
| Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center | Waterbury | 2 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 22 Apr 2025 | |
| Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | Plymouth | 5 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Glendale | Naugatuck | 4 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Naugatuck | 2 of 5 | 16 | $16,801 | 5 Jan 2026 | |
| Lutheran Home of Southbury Inc | Southbury | 3 of 5 | 15 | $0 | 17 Jun 2025 | |
| Pomperaug Woods Health Center | Southbury | 4 of 5 | 9 | $20,872 | 16 Oct 2024 | |
| Ingraham Manor Rehab and Nursing | Bristol | 2 of 5 | 10 | $34,369 | 27 Oct 2023 | |
| Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, The | Bristol | 4 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 26 Mar 2025 | |
| Civita Care Sheriden Woods | Bristol | 1 of 5 | 23 | $28,030 | 2 Mar 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC (CCN 075219). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/waterbury-center-for-nursing-rehabilitation-llc-waterbury-ct-075219/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 1 Dec 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 23 Jun 2022.
- Who operates Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, partnership. CMS lists the home in the chain Essential Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Connecticut as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.