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Regalcare At Waterbury

Regalcare At Waterbury is a nursing home community in Waterbury, CT.

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  • Interior

    A modern office reception area featuring sleek design elements and comfortable seating.

  • Dining

    A man grilling burgers on a sunny day.

  • Artwork

    A sleek and modern reception area featuring elegant wood accents and a scenic artwork backdrop.

  • Outdoor

    Two people enjoying a sunny day preparing food at an outdoor barbecue.

  • Patio

    Two friends preparing food on a sunny day in the backyard.

  • Healthcare

    A group of individuals interacting in a healthcare facility.

  • Wheelchair

    A joyful moment during a community celebration, with a participant receiving gifts.

177 Whitewood Road, Waterbury, CT 06708

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

3.7 from 31 reviews
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Overall Review of Regalcare At Waterbury

common 19 reviews mention this

Staff care comes through repeatedly

Residents and families describe staff members as patient and genuinely caring.

Across many reviews, people say the nurses and other team members take time, communicate, and respond with patience. Multiple reviewers also call out specific staff roles—like nursing leadership, social work, and rehab staff—as supportive and attentive to needs. Even when reviews are critical about other aspects, some still describe the staff effort and compassion during their stay.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab progress is a bright spot

Physical and rehabilitation therapy is consistently credited for noticeable improvement.

Several residents describe therapy helping them regain movement and strength, with mentions of specific rehab staff and daily support. One reviewer reports going from not being able to walk to walking again, while others describe faster improvement than past rehab experiences. Families also mention that rehab helped a loved one return home or get stronger within the stay.

common 3 reviews mention this

Clean environment is mentioned often

Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness across the rooms and facility.

Some reviewers describe the place as clean and well kept, including consistently clean rooms and bathrooms. A family member also notes the facility was kept clean and ran reliably, with staff keeping them informed about needs. Cleanliness also comes up alongside positive comments about the staff experience.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality draws mixed feedback

Food quality is a recurring complaint, even when other care is praised.

While some reviews mention nurses and rehab staff positively, multiple people criticize the nutrition and kitchen, including that the food could be better. Several reviewers contrast the facility’s food with what families bring in or describe dissatisfaction strongly. A few comments also point to the kitchen needing more help, reinforcing that dining quality is an ongoing concern.

  • A man grilling burgers on a sunny day.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Room sharing and tight quarters

Some residents report tight rooming, including shared space.

One reviewer describes the unit as feeling tight due to multiple patients per room and notes renovations were underway to change the arrangement. Another mentions sharing a bathroom with other roommates while still describing the room as kept clean. Together, the reviews suggest room sharing can affect how spacious the stay feels.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Saint Mary's Hospital, Inpatient Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Quadrastep (1 miles)
  • Stride (1 miles)
  • Ihsan I Jabbour (1.5 miles)
  • Bidarkote Somanath (1.5 miles)
  • Specialists In Women's Healthcare PC (1.6 miles)
  • Shetty Jay, MD (1.6 miles)
  • Yale Medicine Dermatology (1.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Frankie's Hot Dog (1.2 miles)
  • Burger King (1.8 miles)
  • Aldo's Ristorante (1.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.8 miles)
  • San Marino Ristorante Italiano (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Tower Grill (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Naugatuck Valley Surgery Center (1.7 miles)
  • Saint Mary's Hospital (2.9 miles)
  • Saint Mary's Health System Affiliates (4.9 miles)
  • The Wellspring Foundation (8.3 miles)
  • Hospital Of Central Connecticut At Bradley Memorial (10.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Riders Smokehouse Bar (2.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (9.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.3 miles)

Parks

  • Bucks Hill Park (3.3 miles)
  • Hollow Park (7.3 miles)
  • Plymouth Green (7.7 miles)
  • Lock 12 Historical Park (10.8 miles)
  • Norton Park (12.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Starplex Cinemas Southington 12 (9.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Eternal Light (10.8 miles)

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