Skilled nursing · Danbury, CT

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill

1 GLEN HILL RD, Danbury, CT 06811

4 / 5CMS 100 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 25%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 75 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Connecticut state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 5.7 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 15.9 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.77 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 36 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Connecticut DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Low antipsychotic prescribing

This

5.7%

National

14%

Below national median. Suggests staff manages behaviors with non-medication approaches.

Low rate of falls with major injury

This

1.5%

National

1.6%

Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.

Worth asking about

Resident weight loss

Above national median. Often signals understaffing during meals — ask about mealtime supervision and assistance.

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Federal CMS + Connecticut state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.77

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.4

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

36%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

38%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

5.7%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

15.9%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID075031

OwnershipFor profit - Individual

ChainIndependent

Beds100

Avg residents91

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Unplanned weight loss rate is 9.6% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 46.5% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 6% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 1.5% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Connecticut DPH · Last reconciled May 18, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 4 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill appears in the record section above.

Does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill use antipsychotic medications?

5.7 percent of long-stay residents at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 15.9 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 75 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Connecticut state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill is located at 1 GLEN HILL RD, Danbury, CT 06811. Phone: (203) 744-2840. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill a special focus facility?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill compare to other Danbury skilled nursing facilities?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 75. Browse the full Danbury directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Hill and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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