Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center
3396 E Main Street · Waterbury, CT · 06705 · 2037542161
75 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ryders Health Management
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (56 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B April 22, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B April 22, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B April 22, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075373 · certified since February 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.