Skilled nursing · Waterbury, CT

Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc

177 WHITEWOOD ROAD, Waterbury, CT 06708

4 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 25%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 75 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Connecticut state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 36.4 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 18.4 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.83 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 25 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Connecticut DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Stable nursing staff

This

25.2%

National

53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

High antipsychotic prescribing

This

36.4%

National

14%

Above national median. Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Connecticut state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.83

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.8

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

25%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

46%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

36.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

18.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID075219

OwnershipFor profit - Partnership

ChainIndependent

Beds120

Avg residents112

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility's long-stay antipsychotic rate is 36% — roughly three times the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with schizophrenia, Tourette's, and Huntington's from this measure, so this reflects prescribing for residents who don't have a primary psychotic diagnosis. Worth asking on a tour: 'How does my parent get back off these meds if started?'
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 25% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Connecticut DPH · Last reconciled May 18, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc?

Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc appears in the record section above.

Does Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc use antipsychotic medications?

36.4 percent of long-stay residents at Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 18.4 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 75 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Connecticut state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc?

Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc is located at 177 WHITEWOOD ROAD, Waterbury, CT 06708. Phone: (203) 757-9491. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc a special focus facility?

Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc compare to other Waterbury skilled nursing facilities?

Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 75. Browse the full Waterbury directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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