NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
76 WEST ROCKS ROAD, Norwalk, CT 06851
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How NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Norwalk, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.6%) is below the Connecticut average of 17.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% 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: 8.6% — better than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (52% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.7% — better than the Connecticut average of 24.5% (48% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Norwalk.
What keeps NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.6% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 12.7% here versus 24.5% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Norwalk?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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