All citations for Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford

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

November 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 30 citations

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2022).

  2. 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 October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2022).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2022).

  4. 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 October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

  6. 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 October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2022).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2022).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

  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 October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than 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.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

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

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

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

    Health citation F-0943, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2021).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2022).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2022).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 5, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.