Skilled nursing · Norwalk, CT

Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center

76 WEST ROCKS ROAD, Norwalk, CT 06851

5 / 5CMS 60 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Connecticut state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.4 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 9.6 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.78 hours per resident per day.

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

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

Worth asking about

Urinary tract infection rate

Above national median. Often paired with catheter use — ask about hydration support and hygiene practices.

Federal CMS + Connecticut state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.78

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.35

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

No data

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

No data

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

15.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

9.6%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$12,735 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID075356

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds60

Avg residents55

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 5.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay urinary tract infection rate is 5.2% — above the national median of about 2%. UTIs in elders cause confusion that gets misread as dementia progression. Often correlates with catheter overuse and understaffing. Worth asking how the facility tracks and prevents recurrent UTIs.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Connecticut DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center?

Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $12,735 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center appears in the record section above.

Does Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center use antipsychotic medications?

15.4 percent of long-stay residents at Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 9.6 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 Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64 out of 100, putting it near 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 Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center?

Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center is located at 76 WEST ROCKS ROAD, Norwalk, CT 06851. Phone: (203) 847-5893. 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 Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center a special focus facility?

Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $12,735 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center 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 Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center compare to other Norwalk skilled nursing facilities?

Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64. Browse the full Norwalk directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center?

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 Notre Dame Health And Rehabilitation Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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