Regalcare at Waterbury
Overview
Regalcare at Waterbury is located in Waterbury, CT, part of New Haven County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 113,811. 14.1% of residents are 65 years or older, 2.4% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Oakville, Watertown, and Middlebury.
Our network provides data for 13 senior living communities in Waterbury, CT with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit limited liability company, Regalcare at Waterbury accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 120 beds with an average occupancy rate of 93.9%.
Resident council is available. Regalcare at Waterbury is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Regalcare at Waterbury reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Connecticut’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
D
24.3% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 4.8% more than the nation and 6.9% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
14.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 0.2% more than the nation and 0.9% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
9.7% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 37.3% less than the nation and 32.5% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
F
27.9% of residents have depressive symptoms, 20.4% more than the nation and 22.1% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
A
0.6% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2.8% less than the nation and 2.8% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
12.6% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 2% less than the nation and 3.9% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
D
93% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 2.4% less than the nation and 0.6% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and the same as the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
79.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 12.8% less than the nation and 7.1% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
A
3.2% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 4.9% less than the nation and 3% less than the state.
UTI
A
0.3% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 2.1% less than the nation and 1.7% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
1.8% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.2% more than the nation and 0.6% more than the state.
Weight Loss
B
3.8% of residents lose too much weight, 2.2% less than the nation and 2.5% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
A
8% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 10% less than the nation and 13.5% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
D
2.1% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.3% more than the nation and 0.5% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
49.6% of residents saw improvements in function, 24.7% less than the nation and 25.6% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
65.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 13.6% less than the nation and 1.7% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
43.1% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 33.6% less than the nation and 24.2% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
C
87.5% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 0.2% more than the nation and 5.4% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
77.7% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 20.4% more than the nation and 7.4% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
B
94.8% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 7.9% more than the nation and 1.8% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
F
8.3% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 34.6% less than the nation and 62.2% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Regalcare at Waterbury provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Connecticut’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 51 minutes per resident daily, 20 minutes shorter than the nation and 15 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
D
Licensed partial nurse hours total 46 minutes per resident daily, 6 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 36 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes shorter than the nation and 8 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 21 minutes per resident daily, 6 minutes shorter than the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
A
Physical therapist hours total 8 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes longer than the nation and 3 minutes longer than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
F
The registered nurse turnover rate is 100%, 48.1% higher than the nation and 56.2% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
F
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 100%, 46.7% higher than the nation and 57.7% higher than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Regalcare at Waterbury residents that require a hospital visit, Waterbury Hospital is the closest, 1.67 miles away. Saint Mary’s Hospital is the next nearest, 2.85 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are CVS Pharmacy, 0.67 miles away, and CVS Pharmacy, 0.87 miles away. Bunker Hill Pharmacy and Walgreens are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Cs Family Dental Waterbury and W. Philip Urling, DDS are 0.62 miles and 1.41 miles away. As for vision care, MyEyeDr. is 1.62 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Echo Lake Park is 1.84 miles away, and Library Park is 2.45 miles away. Theatrect is 2.32 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Watertown Library Association – Oakville Branch, 0.83 miles from Regalcare at Waterbury.
Nearby places of worship include Our Lady of Loreto and Evangelical Christian Church. The former is 0.42 miles, and the latter is 0.54 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, A Cut Above is 0.62 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Whitewood Cafe and Emperor’s Choice Chinese Restaurant, 0.14 miles and 0.14 miles away. Lega Siciliana Social Club and Frankie’s Ballpark are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Deangely Market is 0.24 miles away, and Main Street Grocery & Deli is 0.78 miles away. Stop & Shop and Kinnikinnick Foods are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Citibank, 0.62 miles away, or Thomaston Savings Bank, 0.82 miles away. Coinstar and Thomaston Savings Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Waterbury
July was Waterbury’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 84°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 16°F.
The city saw 42.06 inches of precipitation, 58.6 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 70% over the last 12 months.