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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill is a recently renovated senior home in the heart of Waterbury, Connecticut. Here, the commitment to providing top-level care shines through in every aspect of the facility. Nestled conveniently between Wolcott and Watertown, this premier nursing center offers a picturesque setting and is staffed by a warm and professional team dedicated to ensuring the well-being of each resident. From subacute rehab to long-term care, the facility provides around-the-clock skilled nursing services for a wide range of medical conditions, showcasing their dedication to clinical excellence and compassionate care.
If you have nursing home qualifications on your mind, rest assured that Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill meets the highest standards in senior care. With state-of-the-art offerings, they have the expertise and resources to address various medical needs with specialized care programs, including brain injury care, dementia care, IV services, respiratory care, and therapy services. The compassionate staff is ready to answer any nursing home questions you may have, guiding you through the process of choosing the best care option for your loved ones. From the scenic grounds to the modern amenities, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill is the perfect place for seniors seeking quality care and a sense of community.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 51st out of 64 homes in Connecticut.| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 28m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
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.
| 54m per day | ▲ 8% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
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.
| 1h 55m per day | ▼ 16% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 1m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 3h 25m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
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.
| 4m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
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.
| 18m per day | ▼ 36% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #58 / 70Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 70 homes in Connecticut.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Connecticut average: 84%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 61 | 19 | This facility has 221% more total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut nursing home (61 vs. CT avg 19). Click this badge to view the full Connecticut ranking.↑ 221% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 8.7 | 2.7 | This facility has 222% more deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut nursing home (8.7 vs. CT avg 2.7). Click this badge to view the full Connecticut ranking.↑ 222% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 7.6 | 1.5 | This facility has 407% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut nursing home (7.6 vs. CT avg 1.5). Click this badge to view the full Connecticut ranking.↑ 407% worse |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 13 | This facility has 38% fewer total inspections than a typical Connecticut nursing home (8 vs. CT avg 13). Click this badge to view the full Connecticut ranking.↓ 38% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Autumn Lake at Bucks Hill’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated deficiencies in resident care, documentation, infection control, and environmental safety. The most recent inspection on January 6, 2025, cited multiple violations including failure to maintain advance directives, prevent functional decline, monitor nutrition, and ensure safe food temperatures. Complaint investigations in late 2024 and 2023 substantiated issues with wound assessments, specialist follow-ups, missed medications, and staffing shortages, showing ongoing challenges despite some corrected past violations.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsConnecticut average 5.7
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Connecticut average 32
Connecticut average 5.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.3
100% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.7
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill is located in Waterbury, Connecticut.
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2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Waterbury's city center to Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.85 miles to nearest hospital (UConn Health Waterbury Hospital)
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
9% worse than Connecticut average
7% worse than Connecticut average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,289 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 0 | 63 | 14,802 | 91 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 6,483 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,087 | 89 | 98% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 1,186 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,031 | 91 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,014 | 77 | 85% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 987 | 81 | 89% | 6.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 565 | 78 | 86% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 536 | 63 | 69% | 5.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 534 | 62 | 68% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 520 | 75 | 82% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 517 | 66 | 73% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 461 | 64 | 70% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 413 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 185 | 27 | 30% | 6.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 13 | 14% | 4.2 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
85Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.4
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.5
22% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 21.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.7%
38% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.7%
18% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 19.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.1%
11% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.2%
7% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.1%
32% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
28% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
15.6%
148% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
38.3%
153% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 15.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.8%
72% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
14% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 87.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 93.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.66
69% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 2.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.73
52% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.53
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
43% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 70.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
57% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.6%
37% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 69.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
19.9%
20% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 25.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.2%
26% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 11.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
62.1%
16% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.7%
14% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Waterbury | 90 | 94.0% | +12% | 3.26 | -43% | -18% | $0 | 24 | 4.8 | - | 85 | - | 15 | Bucks Hill Parent LLC | $13.3M | $7.2M | 53.9% | 75418 | ||||
| Waterbury Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Waterbury | 120 | 94.1% | +12% | 4.36 | +91% | +10% | $0 | 31 | 5.2 | - | 107 | - | 39 | Joseph Landa | $14.7M | $11.2M | 76.6% | 75219 | ||||
| Cheshire House |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Waterbury (East Farms) | 75 | 93.2% | +11% | 4.00 | -15% | +1% | $0 | 52 | 7.4 | - | 70 | A+ | 38 | - | $12.9M | $6.4M | 49.3% | 75373 | ||||
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Waterbury (Exchange Place) | 205 | 93.7% | +12% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 89 | - | $51.1M | $16.5M | 32.3% | 75351 |
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The team at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill speaks Albanian, Filipino, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to CT state health department records, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill's license number is 2400.
According to CT state health department records, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill's license expires on December 31, 2026.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill's occupancy is 94%.
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