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Waveny Care Center
3 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Waveny Care Center, in New Canaan, Connecticut, is certified for 106 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 7, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), above the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 37.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Western Ct Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 31 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.2 | 26.3 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.4% | 37.9% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,018 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 in the county, 191 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Connecticut average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Nov 2025, 12 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: D ×14 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Jan 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 | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Sep 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.4%, RNs 4.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.0% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.0% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.6% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Waveny Care Center Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Western Ct County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgehill Health Center | Stamford | 46 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10.9 | — | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Havencare At Filosa | Danbury | 64 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 26.6 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Havencare At Hancock Hall | Danbury | 96 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 17.7 | — | 1 May 2025 |
| Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At St. Camillus | Stamford | 124 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 19.4 | $8K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill | Danbury | 100 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Bethel Health Care Center | Bethel | 161 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 19.3 | $16K | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center | Norwalk | 60 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 25.0 | $8K | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Stone Bridge Center For Health & Rehabilitation | Newtown | 154 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 58 | 37.7 | $10K | 21 May 2026 |
All 20 facilities in Western Ct County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Waveny Care Center been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Waveny Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Waveny Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Waveny Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Waveny Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Nov 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.