Civita Care Bayview
Waterford, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075324) · 127 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $23,179
Phone: (860) 444-1175 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Civita Care Bayview has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Civita Care Bayview reports total nurse staffing of 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, a 19.1% nursing staff turnover rate, and a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Civita Care Bayview has 2 federal fines on record totaling $23,179.00, with 0 payment denials; the provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Civita Care Bayview is a for-profit nursing home (Limited Liability Company) in Waterford, Connecticut, certified for 127 beds with an average of 115.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 29, 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, Civita Care Bayview holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.42 per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 19.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $23,179.00, and 0 payment denials.
Civita Care Bayview is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Civita Care Bayview has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Civita Care Bayview is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 19.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $23,179.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Civita Care Bayview is certified for 127 beds with an average daily population of 115.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 29, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for Civita Care Bayview these are 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 8604441175 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8604441175 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075324?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.