Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks HillCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2817 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06704
- CCN
- 075418
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Certified beds
- 90
- Residents per day
- 85
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 6 Dec 2024. The latest survey cycle has 12 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Connecticut (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region median | Connecticut median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 20 homes in the planning region, 191 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Connecticut median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 6 Dec 2024 | 12 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 22 Aug 2022 | 4 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | B | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2022 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 22 Aug 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 22 Aug 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 22 Aug 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2019 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2019 |
| 15 Nov 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2019 |
| 15 Nov 2019 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Connecticut median | Connecticut average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.23 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.94 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 39.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 53.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.1% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.5% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.8% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Chain
- Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks Hill Parent LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jan 2015 |
| Bucks Hill Realty LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | 1 Jan 2015 | |
| Bucks Hill Parent LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2015 | |
| Bucks Hill Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2015 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Waterbury | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 20 Dec 2024 | |
| Apple Rehab Watertown | Watertown | 4 of 5 | 7 | $25,058 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center | Waterbury | 2 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 22 Apr 2025 | |
| Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | Plymouth | 5 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Middlebury | Middlebury | 5 of 5 | 1 | $12,735 | 20 Jun 2025 | |
| Ingraham Manor Rehab and Nursing | Bristol | 2 of 5 | 10 | $34,369 | 27 Oct 2023 | |
| Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, The | Bristol | 4 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 26 Mar 2025 | |
| Civita Care Sheriden Woods | Bristol | 1 of 5 | 23 | $28,030 | 2 Mar 2026 | |
| Complete Care at Glendale | Naugatuck | 4 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Naugatuck | 2 of 5 | 16 | $16,801 | 5 Jan 2026 | |
| Village Green Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Bristol | 2 of 5 | 15 | $22,411 | 12 Mar 2025 | |
| Lutheran Home of Southbury Inc | Southbury | 3 of 5 | 15 | $0 | 17 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill (CCN 075418). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/autumn-lake-healthcare-at-bucks-hill-waterbury-ct-075418/
Provenance
- Licence
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 Dec 2024. It was a standard survey. It gave 12 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 22 Aug 2022.
- Who operates Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, individual. CMS lists the home in the chain Autumn Lake Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Connecticut as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.