Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 06856 (Norwalk, CT)

The current CMS data maps 1 Medicare-certified provider to ZIP 06856 in Norwalk, CT, spanning 1 hospitals. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.

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Care types in ZIP 06856

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Medicare-certified providers in ZIP 06856

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, CT 06856 CMS rating 3.0 / 5

What to weigh in ZIP 06856

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 06856, Norwalk, CT, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

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Data profile for ZIP 06856

Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 06856: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at NORWALK HOSPITAL (non-profit).

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerNORWALK HOSPITAL (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)Not reported
Providers with a federal penalty0

CMS measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
NORWALK HOSPITALHospital3.0non-profit—0
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Frequently asked questions

What types of care are available in ZIP 06856?
Providers in ZIP 06856 include hospitals (1). Each listing links to CMS ratings, inspection findings, staffing, and contact details.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Which care provider in ZIP 06856 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, NORWALK HOSPITAL has the highest published CMS overall star rating in ZIP 06856, at 3.0 out of 5.
How many providers in ZIP 06856 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 providers in ZIP 06856 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 06856?
Ownership on record in ZIP 06856 is 1 non-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.

Data sources

This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public 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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