Waterbury Gardens in Waterbury, CT

Waterbury Gardens is a nursing home community in Waterbury, CT.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

128 Cedar Ave, Waterbury, CT 06705

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

3.5 from 37 reviews

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Overall Review of Waterbury Gardens

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Cleanliness quality comes up often

Residents mention both clean, updated areas and cleanliness lapses.

Some reviewers describe the facility as newly refreshed and generally clean, including a sunny dining room and areas that stay tidy. Others report problems like dirty linens and that cleaning quality is not good. One reviewer also contrasts a cleaner downstairs with an upstairs they wish were cleaner. Overall, cleanliness is mixed across resident experiences.

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Staff helpfulness is a mixed theme

Many reviewers say staff are friendly and responsive during day-to-day visits.

Several reviewers say staff are kind, friendly, and helpful, and that they keep families informed. A few also describe staff as attentive and engaged with residents, including therapy staff. At the same time, other reviews raise serious concerns about care delivery and whether staff answer calls or respond to issues. The staff experience therefore varies widely by reviewer.

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Care quality concerns drive negatives

A recurring concern is that care fell short for residents with serious health needs.

Several negative reviews describe neglect-related outcomes, including deterioration and residents developing severe bed sores. Others cite medication or feeding problems, including insulin and diabetic care concerns. Some reviewers also describe delayed or insufficient responsiveness, which they connect to worsening conditions. Together with the positive reviews, this creates a strongly mixed picture of medical and daily care quality.

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Response times and staffing concerns

Some reviewers report slow responses and staffing limits.

A few reviewers say the call-button and daily needs are not handled promptly enough. Others describe limited coverage, saying there aren’t always enough staff on hand. There are also complaints about phones not being answered and about visit scheduling leading to waiting. These issues are tied by reviewers to the level of support residents and families feel they’re getting.

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Therapy support is praised

At least two reviewers say therapy is helping.

One reviewer highlights that therapy ladies are wonderful, and another says therapy has been going well and helping a loved one. These comments focus on the day-to-day support residents receive through therapy. While other reviews raise broader care concerns, therapy-specific experiences are positive where described.

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Meals are a point of disagreement

Dining gets both positive meal feedback and negative food complaints.

Some reviewers say residents like the meals, and one mentions their loved one’s food preferences. Other reviews describe the food as disgusting and also note concerns about whether diet-specific options are available. Overall, dining satisfaction depends heavily on the reviewer’s experience.

How we summarize

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Features

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Activities on-site
Indoor common areas
Respite or short term stays offered

Care Services

High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management

Dining

Meals provided

Activities

Activities on-site

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

McDonald's (0.7 miles)
Brooklyn Baking (0.8 miles)
Arby's (1.2 miles)
McDonald's (1.8 miles)
Tower Grill (2.8 miles)
Taco Bell (2.9 miles)
McDonald's (3 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Saint Mary's Hospital, Inpatient Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
Rite Aid (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

Saint Mary's Hospital (2.1 miles)
Saint Mary's Health System Affiliates (3 miles)
Naugatuck Valley Surgery Center (3.4 miles)
Hospital Of Central Connecticut At Bradley Memorial (7 miles)
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare/Gaylord Hospital (9 miles)
MidState Medical Center (10.1 miles)
Family Birthing Center (10.1 miles)

Physicians

Community Health Center (2.1 miles)
Specialists In Women's Healthcare PC (3.4 miles)
Shetty Jay, MD (3.4 miles)
Bidarkote Somanath (3.5 miles)
Ihsan I Jabbour (3.5 miles)
Rehabhealth PC (3.6 miles)
Nephrology & Hypertension Associates (4.7 miles)

Parks

Bucks Hill Park (3.5 miles)
Lock 12 Historical Park (6.3 miles)
Hubbard Park (8.4 miles)
Plymouth Green (9.5 miles)
Norton Park (10 miles)

Theaters

AMC Starplex Cinemas Southington 12 (4.7 miles)

Cafes

Riders Smokehouse Bar (5.1 miles)
Starbucks (6.8 miles)
Starbucks (8.6 miles)
Starbucks (10.5 miles)
Starbucks (10.7 miles)

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