Autumn Lake Healthcare At The Willows
Woodbridge, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075331) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (203) 387-0076 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Autumn Lake Healthcare At The Willows has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At The Willows reports total nurse staffing of 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.5%.
Autumn Lake Healthcare At The Willows has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data.
About this facility
Autumn Lake Healthcare At The Willows is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Woodbridge, Connecticut, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 26, 1990. The facility is licensed for 90 beds and reports an average daily census of 83.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.80 per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this data.
This facility is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars across the chain — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star rating. There has been no change of ownership reported within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, complaint history, and detailed quality measures beyond what is summarized here.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above 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 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 27.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 90 beds and reports an average daily census of 83.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which includes 59 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 26, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall 4-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2033870076 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075331?state=CT).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2033870076 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075331?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.