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 51 to 67 of 67 citations

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2024).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 2, 2024).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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 April 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2022).

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.