BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE
301 ROPE FERRY RD, Waterford, CT 06385
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE Compares
BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE is a 127-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waterford, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.1%) is above the Connecticut average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 127 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waterford, the local average is 1.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (37% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (49% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (25% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.6% — better than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE with other nursing homes in Waterford.
How is BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.4% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.1% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 127 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Waterford
Waterford sits in New London County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 48,749 (18.3%)
- Median age
- 41.4 years
- Median household income
- $75,831
- Median home value
- $246,800
Demographics for New London County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waterford.
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