Waveny Care Center
New Canaan, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075361) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (203) 594-5200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waveny Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 stars.
Waveny Care Center reports 5.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.4 percent and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Waveny Care Center has no federal fines on record, zero dollars in total fines, and zero payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Waveny Care Center is a non-profit nursing home in New Canaan, Connecticut, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1991. The facility maintains 106 certified beds with an average of 69.7 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS assigns Waveny Care Center an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. All four component ratings are also 5 stars: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This places Waveny among the top-rated facilities in its state across every CMS rating category.
Nurse staffing levels average 5.02758 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.32610 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero dollars in total fines and zero payment denials logged.
CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for Waveny Care Center, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing on Care Compare for the most up-to-date inspection details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Waveny Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Waveny Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 5.02758 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.32610 RN hours per resident per day, with 37.4% nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Waveny Care Center has 106 certified beds and an average of 69.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; Waveny Care Center scores 5 stars in each of these four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2035945200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 2035945200 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075361?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.