Anne Bates
Mar 2025
My aunt loved this place. She was very happy living there and I was able to relax because she had all she needed.
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Resident eligibility
- Women only, ages 60 and older
- Pricing structure
- All-inclusive monthly fee, no tiered levels
- Short-term stays
- Respite stays offered before longer commitment
- Financial model
- Nonprofit subsidizes about half of care costs
What Families Think
Southmayd Home is a small nonprofit residential care community for women 60 and older in Waterbury, Connecticut, with only a handful of online reviews to go on. Family feedback leans positive, with one relative saying her aunt was very happy there, though one reviewer felt staff didn't perform their jobs correctly.
The Good
- Family reports a happy, well-cared-for resident
- Staff described as welcoming
- Home-like, private setting for women 60+
- 24-hour care and support included
The Bad
- One report that staff "don't do their jobs correctly"
- Very few reviews available to judge consistency
- No published pricing information
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
About Southmayd Home
Southmayd Home is a nonprofit residential care community for women 60 and older in Waterbury, Connecticut. Since its founding in 1898, it has provided personal care and supportive housing in a private, home-like setting.
The community offers 24-hour care and support with all services included in one monthly fee: private rooms, three home-cooked meals daily, housekeeping, laundry, medication management, and a full calendar of activities. As a nonprofit, the organization subsidizes roughly half the actual cost of care, making dignified senior living more affordable for residents across Greater Waterbury and central Connecticut.
Southmayd Home is licensed by the State of Connecticut and holds membership in the Connecticut Association of Not-for-Profit Providers For the Aging and the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. The community welcomes family visits at any time and offers respite stays for those considering longer-term residence.
Types of Care
Independent Living
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4.3overall · 3 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (3)
Lois Nelson
Oct 2024
Certified Drmentia course held there on September 24 & 25 was awesome! Staff was so welcoming, and Mary Moynahan, the Trainer, from Empowermentia was FANTASTIC!!! I am so excited to now be an official Certified Dementia Practicioner!!!! -- Lois Nelson, CDP
Slyone37 (Slyone37)
Mar 2024
The don't do their jobs correctly
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Southmayd Home offer?
Southmayd Home offers Independent Living.
Where is Southmayd Home located?
Southmayd Home is located at 250 Columbia Blvd in Waterbury, Connecticut.
What do families say about Southmayd Home?
Southmayd Home is a small nonprofit residential care community for women 60 and older in Waterbury, Connecticut, with only a handful of online reviews to go on. Family feedback leans positive, with one relative saying her aunt was very happy there, though one reviewer felt staff didn't perform their jobs correctly.
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