Skilled nursing · West Hartford, CT

Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford

1 EMILY WAY, West Hartford, CT 06107

3 / 5CMS 75 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

52

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 52 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Connecticut state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.0 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 17.0 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.63 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 42 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

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.63
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
42%
National
53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
15.0%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Connecticut state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.63
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.98
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
42%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
20%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
15.0%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
17.0%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
6.3%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$24,453 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID075407
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds75
Avg residents68

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Connecticut DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 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 Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford been cited for resident harm?

It has $24,453 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford appears in the record section above.

Does Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford use antipsychotic medications?

15.0 percent of long-stay residents at Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 17.0 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 West Hartford's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 52 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 West Hartford?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford is located at 1 EMILY WAY, West Hartford, CT 06107. Phone: (860) 561-7022. 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 West Hartford a special focus facility?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $24,453 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

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

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

Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 52. Browse the full West Hartford 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 West Hartford?

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 West Hartford and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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