Cassena Care at Norwalk
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Norwalk, CT
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Cassena Care at Norwalk

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Norwalk, CT
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Cassena Care at Norwalk accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Cassena Care at Norwalk

Cassena Care at Norwalk sits on Prospect Street, about a mile from Norwalk’s city center, in a neighborhood where a Walk Score of 76 means most day-to-day errands are within walking distance. The two-story, 150-bed nursing home and assisted living community currently houses 124 residents across private and semi-private rooms. An average stay of 131 days puts this facility squarely in mixed-use territory: short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care are both part of the daily population.

Staffing figures reported to CMS put total nursing hours at 3 hours 47 minutes per resident per day. RN hours come in at 32 minutes per resident per day, with LPN/LVN coverage at 50 minutes. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which covers the full range of standard funding pathways for this type of care. CMS Facility Characteristics data notes an Active Resident Council, a Residents Group, and a Family Member Group, indicating organized community governance structures are in place.

Cassena Care at Norwalk is a mid-sized, urban, CMS-certified nursing facility near the center of Norwalk. Stamford Hospital is 7.94 miles away.

They accept all three major payer types and carry a resident population split between short rehabilitation stays and longer nursing care, in a location that is genuinely walkable for visitors and staff.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 67.1% Below CT avg. ▼ 67.1% Below CT avg.CT average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.2% Below CT avg. ▼ 64.2% Below CT avg.CT average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 38.4% Below CT avg. ▼ 38.4% Below CT avg.CT average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 13.7% Above CT avg. ▲ 13.7% Above CT avg.CT average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Connecticut averages

Rank #40 / 66Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 66 homes we track in Connecticut for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Connecticut average, with a ranking across 66 Connecticut facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 40th out of 66 homes we track in Connecticut for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 27m

13% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
32m
−25% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
46m
−7% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 9m
−5% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 3m
−11% State avg: 3h 26m per day · National avg: 3h 30m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
2m
−59% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
17m
−37% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day

All 6 underlying metrics fall below the state average

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Higher occupancy than the Connecticut average: 84.2%
Occupancy rate
90.3% Rank #48 / 104Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 104 homes we track in Connecticut for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 104. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Residents per day (avg)
136
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
131 days
Bed community size
150-bed community Rank #24 / 119Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 119 homes we track in Connecticut for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Connecticut facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #43 / 262Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 262 homes we track in Connecticut for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 225
Employees 104
Contractors 121
Staff to resident ratio 1.81 : 1
0% compared with Connecticut average
Connecticut average ratio: 1.86 : 1 Connecticut average ratio: 1.86 : 1See full Connecticut ranking
Avg staff/day 74
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 7.5 hours Connecticut average shift: 7.5 hoursSee full Connecticut ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 51,754

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 22 total: 7 full-time employees and 15 contractors. 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 61 total: 19 full-time employees and 42 contractors. 61
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 108 total: 64 full-time employees and 44 contractors. 108
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

19.6%

10,164 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 44 Licensed Practical Nurse: 42 Registered Nurse: 15 Feeding Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Physician Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Other Physician: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant644410829,09392100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse19426110,01592100%7.3
Registered Nurse715224,52292100%8.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,8366571%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker3039647683%6.7
Other Dietary Services Staff2029368795%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0227406166%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0225887177%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0114886571%7.5
Administrator2024806470%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0224706470%6.6
Dietitian1014275762%7.5
Feeding Assistant0333626267%5.2
Physical Therapy Aide0113143740%8.5
Nurse Practitioner1011602224%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331302224%5.6
Medical Director0221042426%4.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant022633033%1.8
Other Physician0113289%4
Physician Assistant0113244%8
108 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
61 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
22 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $198K Rank #67 / 67Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 67 homes we track in Connecticut for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Connecticut average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 67 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
354% higher than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: $44K

Number of fines 2
15% more fines than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
654% more payment denials than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $198K
Connecticut average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 9, 2024
$38K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 26, 2023
$160K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Oct 26, 2023
27 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.3
40% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 10.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.9
39% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.5%
55% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.6%
50% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 19.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.5%
18% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 24.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
12% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.7%
46% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
56% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.5%
45% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 84.2%
456% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 15.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.9%
7% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.8%
13% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 87.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.2%
In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 93.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 55.9%
20% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 70.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
41% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 62.8%
10% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 69.8%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

32% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 124
Medicare
22
17.7% of residents
Medicaid
95
76.6% of residents
Private pay or other
7
5.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$17.7M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$195.8K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$17.7M Rank #25 / 65Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 65 homes we track in Connecticut. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Connecticut average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$195.8K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$100.2K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #34 / 65Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 65 homes we track in Connecticut. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Connecticut average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$10.1M 56.9% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #41 / 65Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 65 homes we track in Connecticut. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Connecticut average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$7.8M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$17.9M

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (36% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
382 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 36%
Private pay 32%
Medicaid 32%
Discharges
353 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 32%
Private pay 25%
Medicaid 43%

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Norwalk's city center to Cassena Care at Norwalk's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.94 miles to nearest hospital (Stamford Hospital)

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Connecticut average is: 68.0% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Norwalk
150
Facility 150
CT AVG 113
Rank #24 / 119
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
CT AVG 84.2
Rank #10 / 104
+16%
2.97
Facility 2.97
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #58 / 66
-50%-25%
$12.8k
Facility $12.8k
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #45 / 67
28
Facility 28
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #33 / 67
5.6
Facility 5.6
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #41 / 67
-146A+
13
Facility 13
CT AVG 48
Rank #239 / 262
Norwalk Operations LLC
$21.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG $18.0M
Rank #16 / 65
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG $10.6M
Rank #63 / 65
17.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 17.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG 68%
Rank #62 / 65
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Cassena Care at Norwalk
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Norwalk
150
Facility 150
CT AVG 113
Rank #24 / 119
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
CT AVG 84.2
Rank #48 / 104
+7%
3.45
Facility 3.45
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #40 / 66
-9%-13%
$198.2k
Facility $198.2k
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #67 / 67
42
Facility 42
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #54 / 67
7.0
Facility 7.0
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #52 / 67
3136-
76
Facility 76
CT AVG 48
Rank #43 / 262
Yong Lee
$17.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $17.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG $18.0M
Rank #25 / 65
$10.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG $10.6M
Rank #34 / 65
56.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 56.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG 68%
Rank #41 / 65
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Connecticut

Cassena Care at Norwalk is located in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+
General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
CT

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age
General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
CT

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+
General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.
CT

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits
Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.
CT

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cassena Care at Norwalk

Is Cassena Care at Norwalk in a walkable area?

Cassena Care at Norwalk has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Cassena Care at Norwalk?

Cassena Care at Norwalk's occupancy is 84.2%.

Are pets allowed at Cassena Care at Norwalk?

No, Cassena Care at Norwalk has a no-pet policy.

Does Cassena Care at Norwalk operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Cassena Care at Norwalk is registered as a for-profit.

Are there photos of Cassena Care at Norwalk?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Cassena Care at Norwalk in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Cassena Care at Norwalk?

Cassena Care at Norwalk is located at 23 Prospect St, Norwalk, CT 06850.

What is the phone number of Cassena Care at Norwalk?

(203) 853-0010 will put you in contact with the team at Cassena Care at Norwalk.

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