Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk
34 Midrocks Drive, Norwalk, CT 06851
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk is a nursing home in Norwalk, Connecticut. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 17, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since November 23, 202141 (Connecticut average 38)
- Fines in the past three years1, $12,834 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0757 from the health inspection on March 17, 2026.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on March 17, 2026
14 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0561 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0559. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2021.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on March 17, 2026
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0223 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0341 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0163. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0163 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0656 from the health inspection on April 11, 2024.
CMS update of September 24, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on March 19, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0678. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on August 13, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0622. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on July 23, 2024
18 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0567. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0568. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0646. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on July 23, 2024
16 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
21 of 191 Connecticut homes (11%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
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Citation K0341. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2024.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0163. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.
June 26, 2024
FineCMS fine of $12,834 on June 26, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on April 11, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 23, 2021
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2022.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2022.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2022.
Citation F0657. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (203) 847-9686
- Last standard health inspection
- March 17, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day, on average
- 134.4
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- Norwalk Operations LLC
- Chain
- Autumn Lake Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Connecticut average (41 vs 38).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NORWALK PARENT LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2015
- NORWALK ASSOCIATES INC.Indirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- DITEODORO, JACKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/13/2018
- SCHWARTZ, MARKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- THOMAS, ADRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/22/2022
Questions
When was Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk last inspected?
CMS lists March 17, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk have?
CMS lists 41 health citations since November 23, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $12,834 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.