Nursing Homes in ZIP 06851 (Norwalk, CT)
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 06851, Norwalk, CT, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 3.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Data profile for ZIP 06851
Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 06851: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 210 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.71 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 56.3% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $25,569.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 210 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $25,569 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 |
| Avg RN turnover | 56.3% |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 150 | 141.4% | 56.3% | 1 |
| NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 60 | 56.3% | — | 1 |
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Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 06851
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
For families in ZIP 06851, Norwalk, CT, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
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Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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