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 76 to 89 of 89 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress 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

    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 October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  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 October 13, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, 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).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, 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).

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.