NORWALK CARE CENTER

23 PROSPECT AVENUE, NORWALK, CT 06850 · CCN 075159 · 150 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-10-09 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2023-10-26 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity K)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-10-26 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity H)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.55

state median 3.42

Weekend staffing gap

−9%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −5%

RN hours / resident / day

0.38

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

14%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

42%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

3 enforcement action(s), totaling $198,225 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-10-09	Fine	$38,422
2023-10-26	Fine	$159,803
2023-10-26	Payment Denial	payment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the HIGHBRIDGE HEALTHCARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

STAMFORD CARE CENTER (STAMFORD, CT) — CMS overall2 of 5
ARDEN CARE CENTER (HAMDEN, CT) — CMS overall1 of 5
SAINT JOHN PAUL II CENTER (DANBURY, CT) — CMS overall2 of 5
Montclair Care Center (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — CMS overall4 of 5
Highbridge Woodycrest Center (Bronx, NY) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 1 · Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 37 · Immediate jeopardy: 1

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-05-20	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-19	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0603	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0644	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0838	Administration Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0887	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-09	F0908	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	H	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	K	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0835	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-03-29	F0559	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2022-03-29	F0585	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-03-29	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-03-29	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-03-29	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-03-29	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-03-29	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-03-29	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-03-29	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-09-19	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-09-19	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-09-19	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-09-19	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-09-19	F0790	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “NORWALK CARE CENTER, NORWALK” at medicare.gov/care-compare.