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 16 of 16 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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 July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  6. 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 July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  8. 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 July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

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.