AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK
34 MIDROCKS DRIVE, Norwalk, CT 06851
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK Compares
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in Norwalk, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.4%) is below the Connecticut average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 150 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Norwalk, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.5% — better than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (60% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (51% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.8% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK with other nursing homes in Norwalk.
How is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.5% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 150 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Norwalk
Norwalk sits in Fairfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 150,147 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $97,539
- Median home value
- $433,000
Demographics for Fairfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Norwalk.
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