The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Cheshire House
Registered name: CHESHIRE HOUSE HEALTH CARE FACILITY & REHAB CENTER
WATERBURY, CT · Medicare-certified · 75 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Cheshire House in Waterbury, CT has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It reported 3.83 nurse hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food handling, pharmacist drug review, and accident hazard/supervision issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8337 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8337.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.04
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.5%20%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.8%5.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.8%5.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17%25.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.1%33.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.4%28.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.6%1.4%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29%34.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—73.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
52.7%44.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—18.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
28.1%21.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of RYDERS HEALTH MANAGEMENT · 8 homes · 1.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 71.6 residents on an average day (95% of 75 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.