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Complaint Investigation

Waveny Care Center

Inspection Date: November 18, 2025
Total Violations 7
Facility ID 075361
Location NEW CANAAN, CT
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WAVENY CARE CENTER in NEW CANAAN, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-18.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WAVENY CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WAVENY CARE CENTER in NEW CANAAN, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-18.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WAVENY CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0602

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WAVENY CARE CENTER in NEW CANAAN, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0602 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-18.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WAVENY CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WAVENY CARE CENTER in NEW CANAAN, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-18.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WAVENY CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WAVENY CARE CENTER in NEW CANAAN, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-18.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WAVENY CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WAVENY CARE CENTER in NEW CANAAN, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-18.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WAVENY CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WAVENY CARE CENTER in NEW CANAAN, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-18.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WAVENY CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

📋 Inspection Summary

WAVENY CARE CENTER in NEW CANAAN, CT inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in NEW CANAAN, CT, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from WAVENY CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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