Waveny Care Center

Nursing Home · New Canaan, CT

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number075361

Contact & location

3 Farm Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
Western Ct County
Phone
(203) 594-5200
ZIP code
06840 – all care providers

Open in Google Maps

Facility details

Certified beds
106
Residents per day
69.7 (66% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Waveny Care Center INC
Medicare certified since
October 1, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.03 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.33 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.73 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.97 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.39 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
37.4 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
4.8 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 18, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 10 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-11-18 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-11-18 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-11-18 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-11-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-11-18 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2025-11-18 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-11-18 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-30
2024-01-12 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-31
2024-01-12 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-31
2024-01-12 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-31
2024-01-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-31
2024-01-12 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-31
2024-01-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-31
2024-01-12 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-31
2021-09-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-10-08

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Barksdale, Russell (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Diteodoro, Jack (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rose, Charles (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schiano, Benjamin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ayen, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Baldwin, Kenneth (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Blair, Marian (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dewaele, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Franco, Mary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Karl, Leo (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kazmierczak, Stephanie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lanard, Rose (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lanaway, Janet (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Perez, Nancy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Reiss, Paul (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ruszkowski, Jaime (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sautkulis, Jill (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sherwood, Maryne (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Townsend, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Young, Penelope (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Zea, Elizabeth (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Barksdale, Russell (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Rose, Charles (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Diteodoro, Jack (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Schiano, Benjamin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Waveny Care Center?

Waveny Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Connecticut.

How many beds does Waveny Care Center have?

It has 106 certified beds and cares for about 70 residents per day.

Has Waveny Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Waveny Care Center?

(203) 594-5200. The facility is located at 3 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.