Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK
NORWALK, CT · 150 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 17, 2026
CMS Certification Number 075387 · first certified July 1993
Ownership
Operated by AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE · For profit - Individual
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CT
26 citations — more than 93% of the 191 certified nursing homes in CT. Compared within CT rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 10 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2027 — about 15 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in CT are typically surveyed 21–28 months after the last one (median 24), measured over 181 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 26 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CT, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CT figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 26 |
| Median facility in CT | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 23, 2021 | 0 |
| July 23, 2024 | 16 |
| March 17, 2026 | 10 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-03-17 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-03-17 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 2 | 2026-03-17 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-03-17 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2026-03-17 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 2 | 2026-03-17 |
| K-0163 | Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. | 2 | 2026-03-17 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2026-03-17 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 15
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 15 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 17, 2026 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0163 | Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2026) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2026) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2026) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2026) |
July 23, 2024 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0163 | Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 16, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 16, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.