Waveny Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in New Canaan, Connecticut, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 100/100, it ranks in the top 0% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.
Waveny Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.83 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Waveny Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.83 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1.35 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.77 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.99 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.78 | 0.7 | Above Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0628 Severity EProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Nov 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0550 Severity DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Nov 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0578 Severity DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, andNov 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0658 Severity DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Nov 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Nov 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 2.7% | 4.5% | Better |
| Falls with major injury | 2.7% | 3.0% | Average |
| On antipsychotic medication | 29.7% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 2.8% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 14.3% | 14.0% | Average |
| Excessive weight loss | 1.9% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 15.8% | 45.0% | Better |
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 100 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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