Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows
225 Amity Rd · Woodbridge, CT · 06525 · 2033870076
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 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 November 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
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 February 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 10, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B January 10, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2021
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 8, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2021
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.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075331 · certified since February 26, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.