Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 76 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
- CCN
- 075356
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 60
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 56
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 27 Aug 2024. The latest survey cycle has 7 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists 1 fine of $8,278 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 | Western Connecticut Planning Region median | Connecticut median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 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) | 27 Aug 2024 | 7 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 19 May 2022 | 5 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 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 | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 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 | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2019 |
| 3 Oct 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2019 |
| 3 Oct 2019 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 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.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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 | 4.16 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.97 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.30 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.61 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- No data
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
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 | 9.9% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.2% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.6% | 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
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Notre Dame Convalescent Home Inc
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Western Connecticut Planning Region
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk | Norwalk | 2 of 5 | 14 | $12,834 | 17 Mar 2026 | |
| Norwalk Care Center | Norwalk | 1 of 5 | 13 | $198,225 | 9 Oct 2024 | |
| Waveny Care Center | New Canaan | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 18 Nov 2025 | |
| Wilton Meadows Health Care Center | Wilton | 2 of 5 | 15 | $16,452 | 9 Oct 2024 | |
| Stamford Care Center | Stamford | 2 of 5 | 13 | $132,109 | 10 Feb 2026 | |
| Villa at Stamford, The | Stamford | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 30 Jul 2024 | |
| Civita Care Center at Long Ridge | Stamford | 2 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 22 Jul 2025 | |
| Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at St. Camillus | Stamford | 4 of 5 | 11 | $8,018 | 27 Apr 2026 | |
| Edgehill Health Center | Stamford | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 10 Feb 2026 | |
| Nathaniel Witherell, The | Greenwich | 2 of 5 | 22 | $4,516 | 6 Aug 2024 | |
| Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Ridgefield | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 8 Apr 2025 | |
| Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation | Greenwich | 1 of 5 | 19 | $130,496 | 19 Mar 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 Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 075356). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/notre-dame-health-and-rehabilitation-center-norwalk-ct-075356/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 9 Dec 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 19 May 2022.
- Who operates Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center 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.