Skilled nursing · Waterbury, CT

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill

2817 NORTH MAIN STREET, Waterbury, CT 06704

4 / 5CMS 90 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 16%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Solid. Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84 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 6.8 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 12.7 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.49 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 27 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.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

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

0.49

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.26

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

27%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

36%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

6.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

12.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.4%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID075418

OwnershipFor profit - Individual

ChainIndependent

Beds90

Avg residents84

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 Bucks Hill?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks 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 Bucks Hill been cited for resident harm?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill use antipsychotic medications?

6.8 percent of long-stay residents at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 12.7 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 Bucks Hill's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84 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 Bucks Hill?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill is located at 2817 NORTH MAIN STREET, Waterbury, CT 06704. Phone: (203) 757-0731. 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 Bucks Hill a special focus facility?

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks 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 Bucks Hill's record?

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

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84. Browse the full Waterbury 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 Bucks 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 Bucks Hill and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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