CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER
3396 E MAIN STREET, Waterbury, CT 06705
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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How CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER Compares
CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER is a 75-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waterbury, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.0%) is above the Connecticut average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 75 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waterbury, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.0% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.5% (49% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.0% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.0% (76% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER with other nursing homes in Waterbury.
How is CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.0% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.5% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 75 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER lag behind other Waterbury options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Waterbury
Waterbury sits in New Haven County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 148,857 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $71,370
- Median home value
- $252,300
Demographics for New Haven County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waterbury.
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