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 10 of 10 citations

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
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
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0163, Construction 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
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, 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
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0345, 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
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0351, 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).

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.