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NORWALK CARE CENTER

23 PROSPECT AVENUE, NORWALK, CT 06850 · CCN 075159

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Inspection history vs Connecticut & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$198,225

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

CASSENA CARE

Facilities in chain

15

Chain avg overall

3.70 / 5

Inspection citations (42)1 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm

1. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-03-19 · Health · corrected 2025-05-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

   Actual harm

3. EF0603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. CF0838Conduct 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.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

    Potential for minimal harm

11. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0887Educate 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.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. HF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-10

    Actual harm

17. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. KF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-10

    Immediate jeopardy

22. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0761Ensure 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.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-26 · Health · corrected 2023-06-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-05-26 · Health · corrected 2023-06-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2022-03-29 · Health · corrected 2022-05-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0585Honor 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.2022-03-29 · Health · corrected 2022-06-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2022-03-29 · Health · corrected 2022-06-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-03-29 · Health · corrected 2022-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-03-29 · Health · corrected 2022-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-03-29 · Health · corrected 2022-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-03-29 · Health · corrected 2022-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-03-29 · Health · corrected 2022-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0761Ensure 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.2022-03-29 · Health · corrected 2022-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2019-09-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-09-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2019-09-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0761Ensure 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.2019-09-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2019-09-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in NORWALK

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.