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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill in Waterbury, CT

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill is a nursing home community in Waterbury, CT.

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  • Interior

    Modern reception area with sleek furniture and minimalist design.

  • Decor

    A neatly arranged restaurant dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring decorative walls and warm lighting.

  • Building

    A grand entrance with white columns on a sunny day.

  • Trees

    A serene outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Windows

    A bright and cozy lounge area with various seating options and large windows letting in natural light.

  • Office

    A modern reception area with maroon chairs, a dark desk, and marble flooring.

  • Healthcare

    A modern hospital room with two patient beds, equipped with medical amenities.

  • Rehabilitation

    A bright rehabilitation room equipped with various physical therapy tools and exercise mats.

  • Physical Therapy

    A physical therapy room equipped with various rehabilitation tools and a treatment table.

2817 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06704

To contact a resident: (203) 757-0731

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 120 reviews
5 stars
99
4 stars
11
3 stars
1
2 stars
3
1 stars
6

Overall Review of Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill

common 54 reviews mention this

Staff are caring and responsive

Staff members are consistently described as kind, attentive, and helpful.

Across reviews, families and visitors describe staff who are friendly, compassionate, and willing to help with both day-to-day needs and questions during visits. Several residents’ care is discussed in terms of staff communication—nursing staff recognizing concerns and adjusting support to make people more comfortable. The overall tone is positive, though a smaller number of reviews raise concerns about attention to patient needs, including medication timing and monitoring.

common 18 reviews mention this

The facility stays clean

Residents and visitors repeatedly mention the building feels clean and well kept.

Many reviews emphasize cleanliness, describing the facility as spotless, bright, and free of unpleasant odors. A few people also mention recent updates, including renovated areas and improved condition when walking in. While most feedback is positive on upkeep, there are also isolated notes about odors or dirty items observed at a particular time.

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy shows real progress

Rehab stays are described with therapy-focused support and noticeable improvement.

Several reviews describe short-term rehab experiences where residents worked with physical therapy and gained mobility, such as walking with a walker and progress over a matter of weeks. Families also mention therapists and nursing staff helping with comfort and getting residents out for activities or visits. The care is described as coordinated across admissions, therapy, and bedside support, though one review includes dissatisfaction with how well needs were handled.

  • A bright rehabilitation room equipped with various physical therapy tools and exercise mats.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Dining is praised, with salt notes

Food is often described positively, with a recurring note about salt.

Some residents and families say the food is good, and one review highlights excellent food alongside quality care. At least one resident-specific comment notes that the food was too salty and suggests adjusting drinks or seasoning. Overall, dining feedback leans favorable, but the salt concern shows up strongly enough to mention directly.

  • A neatly arranged restaurant dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring decorative walls and warm lighting.
common 3 reviews mention this

Activities add structure during visits

Reviews mention regular activities and social moments for residents.

Families describe recreation and scheduled programming, including variety across levels and days of the week. Some reviews also mention faith-based or community events connected to residents while they are there, which visitors noticed during their time at the facility. One review mentions a church midweek service experience with residents.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Bucks Hill Park (0.3 miles)
  • Plymouth Green (6.3 miles)
  • Norton Park (9.2 miles)
  • Lock 12 Historical Park (9.7 miles)
  • Hollow Park (10.3 miles)
  • Hubbard Park (10.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
  • Arby's (2.2 miles)
  • Frankie's Hot Dog (2.3 miles)
  • Burger King (2.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.6 miles)
  • San Marino Ristorante Italiano (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Riders Smokehouse Bar (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.7 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (9.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Mary's Health System Affiliates (2 miles)
  • Saint Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Naugatuck Valley Surgery Center (3 miles)
  • Hospital Of Central Connecticut At Bradley Memorial (7.9 miles)
  • The Wellspring Foundation (10.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Saint Mary's Hospital, Inpatient Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Community Health Center (2.6 miles)
  • Ihsan I Jabbour (2.8 miles)
  • Specialists In Women's Healthcare PC (2.9 miles)
  • Shetty Jay, MD (2.9 miles)
  • Bidarkote Somanath (2.9 miles)
  • Rehabhealth PC (3.5 miles)
  • Quadrastep (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Starplex Cinemas Southington 12 (6.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Eternal Light (8.7 miles)

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