Skilled nursing · Norwalk, CT

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk

34 MIDROCKS DRIVE, Norwalk, CT 06851

3 / 5CMS 150 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 61 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 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.5 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 11.8 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.44 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 30 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

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

Stable nursing staff

This

30.5%

National

53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

Resident weight loss

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

Federal CMS + Connecticut state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.44

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.23

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

30%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

47%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

15.5%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

11.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.8%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$12,834 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID075387

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds150

Avg residents141

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Unplanned weight loss rate is 12.1% — 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
Pressure ulcer rate is 2.7% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 30% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
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 Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk?

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

Has Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk been cited for resident harm?

It has $12,834 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk appears in the record section above.

Does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk use antipsychotic medications?

15.5 percent of long-stay residents at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 11.8 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 Norwalk's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 61 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 Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk is located at 34 MIDROCKS DRIVE, Norwalk, CT 06851. Phone: (203) 847-9686. 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 Norwalk a special focus facility?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $12,834 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

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

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk 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 Norwalk compare to other Norwalk skilled nursing facilities?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 61. 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 Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk?

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 Norwalk and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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