West River Health Care Center 1
Nursing Home Facility
245 Orange Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
West River Health Care Center 1 is a senior care community located in Milford, CT. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Milford area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (203) 876-5123.
With 120 beds, West River Health Care Center 1 is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Milford average about 5010 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 93% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2025 and recorded 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 31%.
West River Health Care Center 1 offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 93%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 31%
- Last health inspection January 2025