Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk
34 Midrocks Drive · Norwalk, CT · 06851 · 2038479686
150 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,834 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
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.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 26, 2024 | Fine | $12,834 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075387 · certified since July 30, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.