WAVENY CARE CENTER
3 FARM ROAD, New Canaan, CT 06840
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 WAVENY CARE CENTER Compares
WAVENY CARE CENTER is a 106-bed nonprofit nursing facility in New Canaan, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.4%) is above the Connecticut average of 17.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 106 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (54% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (26% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.2% — worse 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 WAVENY CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WAVENY CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in New Canaan.
What keeps WAVENY CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is WAVENY CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.4% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WAVENY CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.7% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WAVENY CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 106 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WAVENY CARE CENTER?
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 WAVENY CARE CENTER?
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 New Canaan
New Canaan sits in Fairfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 150,147 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $97,539
- Median home value
- $433,000
Demographics for Fairfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Canaan.
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