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Nursing Homes in Waterbury, CT.

Every licensed nursing homes in Waterbury, ranked by federal inspection data and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.

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10 licensed nursing homes in Waterbury, CT
Updated June 17, 2026
75/100Strong

Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc

177 WHITEWOOD ROAD, WATERBURY, CT 06708

Steady. Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc is essentially the overachiever of the mid-tier, showing a rare level of consistency across the board that usually costs way more than this. You’re looking at a staff that actually sticks around, earning a LOW_TURNOVER flag because only 25% of the team leaves annually; that means your mom isn’t explaining how she likes her tea to a total stranger every single Monday morning. With four stars across the health and staffing categories, there’s a real sense of stability here, backed by enough RN hours to ensure someone with a degree is actually overseeing the bedside care. However, we have to talk about the HIGH_SEDATION_PRESCRIBER flag, because their antipsychotic prescription rate for long-term residents is triple the national median. In plain English, that looks like a facility leaning on heavy-duty meds to keep the peace rather than extra hands-on engagement, which is a massive red flag if your loved one doesn't have a primary psychotic diagnosis. There are zero federal fines on record, and while we can’t tell if that’s a clean streak from last month or five years ago, it’s a better starting point than most. When you walk through the doors, skip the small talk and ask the administrator exactly what their protocol is for tapering residents off antipsychotics once they’ve stabilized.

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51/100Mixed

CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER

3396 E MAIN STREET, WATERBURY, CT 06705

Conflicted. Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center presents a total head-scratcher: their staffing numbers look fantastic on paper, but the actual results for residents seem to be stuck in the mud. On the bright side, they’ve nailed the LOW_TURNOVER flag with a 32% rate, which means you aren't seeing a revolving door of strangers; the nurses actually know your name and how you like your coffee. That consistency is usually a golden ticket, and it’s backed up by 0.66 RN hours per resident and zero federal fines on record—though since we can't tell if that clean fine sheet is from this morning or three years ago, take it with a grain of salt. However, we have to talk about the STAFFING_CLAIM_MISMATCH, because having plenty of boots on the ground shouldn't result in such low quality scores unless those boots aren't actually reaching the bedside. The HIGH_MOBILITY_DECLINE flag is particularly loud here, showing that about 30% of long-stay residents are losing their ability to move around, which suggests people might be spending way too much time in bed instead of at PT. It’s the ultimate "math isn't mathing" situation where high-end staffing isn't translating into high-end living. When you walk through the doors, don't just look at the nursing station—look at the hallways and ask exactly why so many residents are losing their mobility if there are supposedly enough staff members around to help them walk.

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84/100Strong

AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BUCKS HILL

2817 NORTH MAIN STREET, WATERBURY, CT 06704

AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BUCKS HILL brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (28%), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 84/100.

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CEDAR LANE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC

128 CEDAR AVENUE, WATERBURY, CT 06705

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CEDAR LANE REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CTR LLC

128 CEDAR AVENUE, WATERBURY, CT 06705

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ALTERNATIVES, INC.

48 LAKESIDE BLVD EAST, WATERBURY, CT 06708

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MATTATUCK HEALTH CARE FACILITY, INC.

9 CLIFF ST, WATERBURY, CT 06710

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ABBOTT TERRACE HEALTH CENTER

44 ABBOTT TER, WATERBURY, CT 06702

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OAKCLIFF CONVALESCENT HOME

71 PLAZA AVE, WATERBURY, CT 06710

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WATERBURY EXTENDED CARE FACILITY

35 BUNKER HILL RD, WATERTOWN, CT 06795

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Waterbury, CT?
10 licensed nursing homes in Waterbury, CT, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
How does Palmelle rank these nursing homes?
Each facility is ranked using a Clarity Score from 0 to 100, blending federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.
What is the Palmelle Clarity Score?
A 0 to 100 transparency score built from federal CMS data and state licensing records. It reflects what inspectors found. Not opinions and not advertising.
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