Skilled nursing · Waterbury, CT

Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center

3396 E MAIN STREET, Waterbury, CT 06705

2 / 5CMS 75 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 51 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Connecticut state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 24.3 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 24.3 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.66 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 31 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

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Stable nursing staff

This

31.9%

National

53%

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

Worth asking about

Reported staffing levels questioned

CMS payroll data and self-reported staffing don't match. Ask the administrator about staffing levels by shift.

Decline in mobility

Above national median. Ask about activity programs, physical therapy frequency, and resident engagement.

Federal CMS + Connecticut state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.66

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.97

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

31%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

40%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

24.3%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

24.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.8%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID075373

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds75

Avg residents70

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 4.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 2.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Mobility-decline rate is 30.2% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%). High decline suggests no PT/OT program or no daily walking — residents are being allowed to become bed-bound. Worth asking what the rehab and activities calendar actually looks like.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 32% — 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 Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center?

Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 2 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center appears in the record section above.

Does Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center use antipsychotic medications?

24.3 percent of long-stay residents at Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 24.3 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 Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 51 out of 100, putting it near 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 Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center?

Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center is located at 3396 E MAIN STREET, Waterbury, CT 06705. Phone: (203) 754-2161. 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 Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center a special focus facility?

Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center 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 Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center 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 Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center compare to other Waterbury skilled nursing facilities?

Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 51. 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 Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center?

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 Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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