Autumn Lake Healthcare at Madison
34 Wildwood Avenue · Madison, CT · 06443 · 2032458008
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,593 |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G November 13, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
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.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 2023
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.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 27, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075405 · certified since June 16, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.