The Waterbury Times|Investigations|June 16, 2026
Update: Staffing Changes at Elton Residential Care Home
According to the latest information available, Arroyo and Yenkelin are no longer employed at the Elton Residential Care Home, the former Elton Hotel facility now operating as a residential care home.
The change marks a notable shift in the facility’s staffing structure as oversight and operational responsibilities continue under its current leadership and ownership group. No additional details regarding the departures have been publicly released at this time.
WATERBURY — As concerns continue to be raised about activity surrounding Elton Residential Care Home in downtown Waterbury, The Waterbury Times has begun examining who owns, operates, and oversees the facility located at 30 West Main Street.
The facility, housed in the former Elton Hotel building, sits at one of the city’s busiest downtown intersections. In recent months, residents, business owners, and visitors have contacted The Waterbury Times expressing concerns ranging from panhandling and loitering to questions about what level of supervision exists once residents leave the facility.
To better understand who is responsible for addressing those concerns, The Waterbury Times reviewed public records, state proceedings, and information published by the facility and its affiliated organizations.
Ownership and Management
According to information published by the organization, Elton Residential Care Home was acquired in 2021 by R&R Care Operations, a company associated with the STAR Care Network.
The organization’s leadership materials identify Fuzail Rizvi as Managing Partner and Manosij Roy as Partner. Public records indicate the pair co-founded R&R Care Operations and oversee a network of residential care facilities.
The facility’s current administrator is Deborah Arroyo, who joined Elton Residential Care Home in December 2022 and is responsible for day-to-day operations.
Connecticut Department of Public Health records from 2023 show Rizvi, Roy, Arroyo, and Joanne Yenkelun appearing on behalf of Elton Residential Care Home during state proceedings involving the facility.
Seeking Answers
The Waterbury Times recently visited Elton Residential Care Home seeking comment regarding community concerns and questions surrounding facility oversight.
Among the questions presented:
- What responsibility does the facility have when residents leave the building?
- How are complaints involving residents investigated?
- What policies are in place regarding panhandling, loitering, or disruptive behavior in the downtown area?
- How does management work with city officials, police, and neighboring businesses when concerns arise?
No comment was provided and The Waterbury Times was asked to leave the property without receiving a response to those questions.
As of publication, ownership and facility representatives have not publicly addressed the concerns raised by community members during The Waterbury Times’ reporting.
The Remaining Question: Who Holds the License?
While public information identifies R&R Care Operations and its leadership as the ownership and operating group, one critical question remains unanswered.
The Waterbury Times has not yet independently confirmed the current legal licensee of record for Elton Residential Care Home through the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
That distinction matters.
In Connecticut, the license holder is the entity legally responsible for operating the facility in compliance with state regulations governing residential care homes. Ownership structures can involve multiple corporations, management companies, and affiliated entities, making it important to identify the exact organization named on the state’s operating license.
A request has been prepared seeking confirmation from state regulators regarding the facility’s current license holder and any recent licensing actions involving the property.
Downtown Impact
The questions surrounding Elton Residential Care Home come as Waterbury continues investing in downtown redevelopment, public safety initiatives, and economic growth efforts.
Business owners interviewed by The Waterbury Times have expressed mixed views. Some say concerns related to quality-of-life issues downtown deserve greater attention, while others caution against unfairly stigmatizing residents who depend on residential care services.
The purpose of this reporting is not to assign blame, but to determine who is responsible for answering legitimate public questions about a state-licensed residential care facility operating in the heart of downtown Waterbury.
What’s Next
The Waterbury Times will continue pursuing records, inspection reports, licensing information, and comment from facility leadership.
Specific requests for comment will also be sent to facility management, ownership representatives, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Any response received will be published in full or in substantial part as part of our continuing coverage.
Residents, employees, former employees, family members, or individuals with information regarding Elton Residential Care Home may contact The Waterbury Times newsroom confidentially.
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