Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk
Norwalk, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075387) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,834
Phone: (203) 847-9686 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk reports total nurse staffing of 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.9%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,834.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk is a 150-bed skilled nursing facility in Norwalk, Connecticut, with an average daily census of 141.4 residents. The facility is operated under for-profit individual ownership and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 30, 1993. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 29.9% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,834.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
This facility is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.8 across the chain.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS-published data vintage available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a 29.9% turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,834.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 150 certified beds and an average daily census of 141.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which has 59 facilities nationally averaging a 2.8 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 30, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 2, 1, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2038479686 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2038479686 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075387?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.