All citations for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 17, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 67 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0559, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 17, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.