Nursing homes › Connecticut › Norwalk Care Center
23 Prospect Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 · 2038530010 · 150 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Highbridge Healthcare, a group operating 6 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.3/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $431,562 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.74 (Connecticut median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.57. Weekend total: 3.31. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 41 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2025-03-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2024-10-09 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | 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 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Health | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-09 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2023-10-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | complaint | corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H | complaint | corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | 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 2024-02-29 |
| 2023-10-26 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-29 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | 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 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-10 |
| 2023-10-26 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-27 |
| 2023-10-26 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-09 | Fine | $38,422 |
| 2023-10-26 | Fine | $159,803 |
| 2023-10-26 | Payment Denial | 27 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORWALK CARE CENTER HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 05/30/2025 |
| EK EQUITY LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 10% | since 05/30/2025 |
| GS EQUITIES USA LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 9% | since 05/30/2025 |
| JPW CT HOLDINGS 2 LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 17% | since 05/30/2025 |
| GOLDBERGER, LARRY | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| HAGER, ISRAEL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| SCHWARTZ, HERMAN | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| AUERBACH, SHIMON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| EGERT, USHER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| AUERBACH, SHIMON | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| EGERT, USHER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| OSBORN, TINA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| ROSENBLUTH, RIVA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| AUERBACH, SHIMON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| EGERT, USHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| ZEIGER, ISRAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| AUERBACH, SHIMON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| BELL, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| EGERT, USHER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| LAZARIDES, LAZAROS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| OSBORN, TINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| ROSENBLUTH, RIVA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
| TAYLOR-SMITH, STACEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| ZEIGER, ISRAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 075159. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.