VANDERMAN PLACE
595 VALLEY STREET, Willimantic, CT 06226
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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 VANDERMAN PLACE Compares
VANDERMAN PLACE is a 124-bed for-profit nursing facility in Willimantic, 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 (0.9%) is below the Connecticut average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 124 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (42% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (51% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.9% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (79% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — 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 VANDERMAN PLACE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VANDERMAN PLACE with other nursing homes in Willimantic.
How is VANDERMAN PLACE 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 VANDERMAN PLACE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.4% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help VANDERMAN PLACE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VANDERMAN PLACE?
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 VANDERMAN PLACE?
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 Willimantic
Willimantic sits in Windham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.6% 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+
- 19,320 (16.6%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $67,365
- Median home value
- $210,300
Demographics for Windham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Willimantic.
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