Nursing homes › Connecticut › Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford
1 Emily Way, West Hartford, CT 06107 · 8605617022 · 75 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Autumn Lake Healthcare, a group operating 60 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 6 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,113,839 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.08 (Connecticut median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.70. Weekend total: 3.61. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 70 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-11 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-11 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2025-11-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-08-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-20 |
| 2025-08-05 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-20 |
| 2025-02-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-10 |
| 2024-12-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-09-19 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-14 |
| 2024-09-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-14 |
| 2024-02-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-02-06 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-14 | Fine | $24,453 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC DERBY CT AL OPCO JV LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/28/2023 |
| AUT CT7 HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/28/2023 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2023 |
| ACCURATE STAFFING LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2023 |
| BRAND SONNENSCHINE LLP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2023 |
| ALTIUS, CHRISTAL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2023 |
| KARANIAN, PHILIP | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2023 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 075407. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.