Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center
Waterbury, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075373) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (203) 754-2161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Cheshire House reports total nurse staffing of about 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.8%.
Cheshire House has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Waterbury, Connecticut (Naugatuck Valley area), certified since February 1992. The facility is licensed for 75 beds and had an average of 71.6 residents, and it is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. It is part of the Ryders Health Management chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 1.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cheshire House holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.83 per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS Care Compare shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon indicator and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this listing. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Families should independently verify current details, including staffing and penalty history, on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as published and may not capture the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cheshire House has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.83 hours per resident per day, with 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 33.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 75 beds and had an average of 71.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Ryders Health Management chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three components — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — and for this facility these are 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively, with an overall of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2037542161 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2037542161 for this information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075373?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.