Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center
76 West Rocks Road · Norwalk, CT · 06851 · 2038475893
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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
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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 | 4.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
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.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 3, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected November 15, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075356 · certified since October 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.