NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Norwalk, CT, with 150 certified beds, an overall rating of 1/5, and 52 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
23 Prospect Avenue · Norwalk, CT 06850 · Western Ct County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Norwalk Care Center in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2024-10-09 | 13 | 2024-10-09 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 2022-03-29 | 11 | 2022-03-29 | 0 |
| Cycle 3 | 2019-09-19 | 17 | 2019-09-19 | 1 |
CMS reports 52 citation rows, including 3 with G–L codes and 1 with J–L codes.
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-01 · complaintHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-16 · complaintInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-16 · complaintEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-16 · complaintProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-08 · complaintProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11 · complaintProtect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-22Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-11Meet other general requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-13Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-10-09Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-13Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-13Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-13To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-13The August 2026 file contains 3 penalty rows and $198,225 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-09 | Fine | $38,422 | 0 |
| 2023-10-26 | Fine | $159,803 | 0 |
| 2023-10-26 | Payment Denial | $0 | 27 |
CMS matched 47 ownership disclosure rows to Norwalk Care Center; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 3.74 total nurse hours and 0.57 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 2 other published facility records near Norwalk, CT, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
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