Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation sits on Whitewood Road in Waterbury, CT near Waterbury Hospital, St MARY'S Hospital, and Midstate Hospital, and you'll find it's a nursing home with a bit of everything for folks who need different levels of care. The place has 120 certified beds and sees an average of 114 residents every day, and the nurse staffing level comes out to about 3.52 nurse hours per resident, while the nurse turnover rate sits at 24.5%. It's run under the name Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation, with Maria Serrano as the administrator and managerial control directed by Menajem Salamon since late 2021. Essential Healthcare oversees the affiliation, and ownership is split mainly between Menajem Salamon, Joseph Landa, Mordejai Salamon, and Sari Landa.
You've got options here, with home health care that's Medicare-Certified, long-term skilled nursing, and also home care that's non-medical. They offer adult day services, independent and assisted living, active adult living, memory care, rehabilitation, hospice, dementia care, and even pet therapy. There's a special amputee rehab program which uses unique rail and harness systems so folks can build up their walking ability and confidence, and they claim it's the first of its kind in Connecticut. The care team helps with things like IV therapy, wound care, orthopedic needs, ventilator support, brain injury care, methadone services, and a range of clinical support for both primary issues like trach or oxygen therapy and secondary conditions such as cardiology, ophthalmology, urology, dermatology, dental services, and more.
The staff is described as dedicated, knowledgeable, and willing to answer questions-they treat residents like family and aim for a nurturing, caring atmosphere. The place offers custom exercise plans to help people regain mobility and work toward independence. Residents can find specialized dementia units, a wander guard unit for safety, and semi and sub-acute rooms. There are diagnostic tools like ultrasound and X-ray services, and amenities like dining rooms make it more comfortable for day-to-day living. Folks can use short-term rehabilitation, such as for physical recovery after surgery, or stay longer for ongoing skilled nursing.
Medicare and HMO insurance plans are accepted. The facility has a patient-centered approach, focusing on each person's needs and recovery goals. While there's commitment to clinical standards, the inspection reports have noted 24 deficiencies, including 4 related to infection control, and other findings connected to nutrition, dietary standards, infection practices, and food sourcing. Current ratings average at 3.0 out of 2 online reviews.
People come here for nursing and rehab-sometimes it's for brain injury, dementia, needing help with balance after amputation, or needing more constant care as they age or recover. The staff includes people ready to give therapy, help with daily needs, and be there for families looking for relief with hospice or respite services. This is a for-profit partnership, not a non-profit, and they put effort into tailoring care to help folks function as independently as possible.
