CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW
301 ROPE FERRY RD, Waterford, CT 06385
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
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW Compares
CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW 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 (6.2%) is above the Connecticut average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 127 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% 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: 23.9% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (34% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.5% (79% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.0% (56% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.3% — 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 CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW with other nursing homes in Waterford.
How is CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW 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 CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.9% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.2% here versus 3.5% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% 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 CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW?
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 CIVITA CARE BAYVIEW?
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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