Find a nursing home

Home / Connecticut / Windsor

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Windsor

581 Poquonock Ave, Windsor, CT 06095 · Capitol County · (860) 688-7211

108 certified beds, about 100 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1971

CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075011 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 11, 2026, inspectors cited 30 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).

Of 51 health citations since December 2021, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $130,836 in the last three years; the largest was $111,404, and the latest is dated March 11, 2026.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.34 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.41 of those hours.

50.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 51 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
30D
14E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
5B
0C
April 14, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    F745 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 15, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure social service support visits were provided timely after an allegation of abuse.
March 11, 2026Standard inspection · 30 citations
  1. G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 of 5 residents (Resident's #93, #23 and #99) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure Resident #93 was free from verbal and physical abuse by his/her roommate Resident #41, and failed to ensure Resident 23 and 99, who were roommates, were free from abuse from each other.
  2. F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    F851 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure accurate staffing data was entered in the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) during FY Quarter 4 2025 (July1 -[DATE]).
  3. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 3 of 3 residents, (Resident #12, 69 and 79) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL) and who were unable to care for themselves, the facility failed provide basic care including bathing and toileting between 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM after the nurse aide assigned to provide care was reassigned and that information was not communicated to other staff.
  4. E
    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.
    F726 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy, facility assessment, and interviews, for 5 of 5 nurse aides (NA #8, 15, 16, 17, and 18) and 2 of 2 licensed nurses (LPN #5 and #8), reviewed for sufficient and competent nurse staffing, the facility failed to ensure the staff had demonstrated competencies necessary to care for resident's needs, from the last standard survey ([DATE]) through the change of ownership of the facility on [DATE].
  5. E
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    F730 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure 5 of 5 nurse aides (NA #8, 15, 16, 17, and 18) received a performance evaluation at least once every 12 months, from the last standard survey (3/12/24) through 2/24/26.
  6. E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interview the facility failed to ensure its medication error rate was not 5 percent or greater.
  7. E
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and interviews, for 4 of 4 medication carts, the facility failed to maintain medication carts in a clean and sanitary manner.
  8. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation review of facility documentation, facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure resident designated water pitches were clean and sanitized routinely.
  9. E
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    F881 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policies, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an antibiotic stewardship program was in place that included a standardized tool for infection surveillance and a system for periodic review, from the last standard survey (3/12/24) through the change of ownership (11/1/25).
  10. E
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    F882 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to designate an infection preventionist (IP) at least part time to monitor the facility infection control program.
  11. E
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    F947 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy, facility assessment, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure 5 of 5 nurse aides (NA #8, 15, 16, 17, and 18) reviewed for sufficient and competent nurse staffing, completed the minimum required 12-hours of in-service education, annually, from the last standard survey (3/12/24) through the change of ownership (11/1/25).
  12. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 2 of 6 residents (Resident #16 and 110) reviewed for grievances, the facility failed to ensure the residents were treated in a respectful and dignified manner.
  13. D
    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
    F559 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #99) reviewed for resident rights, the facility failed to honor the residents request for a room change due to negative interactions with his/her roommate. Subsequently, the resident and his/her roommate had a resident-to-resident altercation.
  14. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #93) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to notify the physician and the resident representative of verbal and physical abuse by Resident #41 and for 2 of 5 residents (Resident #74 and 90) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to notify the physician of a significant weight gain in a timely manner.
  15. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 of 5 residents (Resident #93, 23 and 99) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to report allegations of abuse to the state agency according to regulatory requirement and facility policy.
  16. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 of 5 residents (Resident #93, 23 and 99) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the allegations of abuse were thoroughly investigated and the residents protected from future abuse.
  17. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 4 residents (Resident #3, 8, 74, and 107) reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to ensure the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman was notified in accordance with regulatory requirements when the residents were transferred to the hospital.
  18. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interview for 1 of 3 residents, (Resident #7) reviewed for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review, PASARR, the facility failed ensure a reassessment was completed following the identification of a suspected mental illness.
  19. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #41) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's care plan was revised, and interventions were implemented following resident-to-resident altercations.
  20. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interview for 1 of 5 residents (Residents #19) observed during medication administration, the facility failed to administer Levothyroxine according to professional standards.
  21. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 residents (Residents #93, 57 and 4) the facility failed to provide care according to professional standards. For 1 of 5 residents (Resident #93) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to complete an RN assessment after a witnessed resident to resident altercation. For 1 of 2 residents (Resident #57) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's heels were offloaded per the physician's order. For 1 of 5 residents (Resident #4) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to consult the outside cardiologist for the resident regarding his/her implanted medical device.
  22. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 3 of 5 residents (Resident #57, 90 and 74) reviewed for pressure ulcers and/or nutrition, for Resident #57, reviewed for pressure ulcers, the dietitian did not complete a nutritional assessment for 1 month, until surveyor inquiry, after a new wound was identified, for Resident #90, reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to address a significant weight loss in a timely manner and for Resident #74, reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to obtain a reweight for 2 weeks after the resident had a significant weight gain.
  23. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 4 medication carts, the facility failed to ensure shift to shift controlled drug counts were consistently completed.
  24. D
    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
    F790 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #6) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to ensure dental services with an oral surgeon were scheduled in timely manner.
  25. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews 2 residents (Resident #57 and 90) who were reviewed for wounds, the facility failed to implement enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) as per facility policy and professional standards.
  26. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    F883 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 5 residents (Residents #4 and 6) reviewed for immunizations, the facility failed to ensure the pneumococcal vaccine was administered in a timely manner.
  27. D
    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.
    F887 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 4 of 5 residents (Resident #4, 6, 8, and 99) reviewed for immunizations, the facility failed to ensure Covid-19 booster vaccines were administered in a timely manner.
  28. B
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interview for 4 of 4 residents (Resident #38, 68, 79 and 110) reviewed for beneficiary notification, the facility failed to provide the appropriate Medicare denial notices to the resident's upon being discharged from Medicare Part A with benefit days remaining.
  29. B
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 resident (Residents #6), reviewed for activity of daily living (ADL), the facility failed to ensure the resident's activity of daily living (ADL) were accurately coded in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment.
  30. B
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 20, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 2 of 5 residents (Residents #6 and 99) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to ensure the medical records reflected accurate documentation that blood glucose readings outside of the ordered parameters were reported to the physician.
June 9, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policies and interviews for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) who required set-up assistance from staff with personal hygiene and toileting, the facility failed to ensure a staff member did not verbalize profanity towards the resident.
March 12, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 14 citations
  1. E
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 6 sampled residents (Resident #30) reviewed for non-pressure skin conditions, the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified of a newly identified non-pressure skin condition(s) in a timely manner.
  2. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility documentation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that foods were stored and prepared under sanitary conditions.
  3. E
    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
    F850 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation and interviews for 4 of 5 residents, (Resident 23, #28, #49 and #498) reviewed for quarterly social service review, the facility failed to conduct quarterly social service visits timely.
  4. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 7, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of facility policy for 1 of 3 bathrooms, the facility failed to ensure resident care equipment was stored in a sanitary manner according to infection control practices and for 1 of 6 sampled residents (Resident #30) reviewed for non-pressure skin conditions, the facility failed to ensure wound care was performed in accordance with infection control standards regarding hand hygiene.
  5. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical records, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 10 sampled residents (Resident #26) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive care plan was revised to reduce the risk of further physical mistreatment following a resident-to-resident physical altercation where Resident #70 was the victim. For 2 of 6 residents, (Resident #30 and #42), the facility failed to revise the care plan following a newly developed non pressure injury For Resident #43, the facility failed to ensure the care plan was revised in atimely manner following an allegation of abuse.
  6. D
    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 7, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident # 78) reviewed for discharge, the facility failed to ensure that other state agencies were notified of the resident's decision to (Leave Against Medical Advice).
  7. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #46) reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The facility failed to follow the resident plan of care.
  8. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy and interview for 1 of 3 sampled residents ( Resident # 51) at risk for pressure ulcer development, the facility failed to perform a weekly skin assessments as directed in the plan of care.
  9. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 7, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 4 residents (Resident # 275) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to assist implement a bowel retraining program when the resident was identified as a good candidate for retraining.
  10. D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, review of facility policy and staff interviews for 1 of 1 resident, (Resident #20), reviewed for specialized treatment, the facility failed to ensure that the specialized treatment communication log was consistently completed before the resident left for the specialized treatments.
  11. D
    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
    F790 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #7) reviewed for dental, the facility failed to arrange dental appointment and assist with transportation timely.
  12. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #248) reviewed for food quality, the facility failed to ensure a resident with a severe seafood allergy did not receive fish during a meal.
  13. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 6 sampled residents (Resident #30) reviewed for non-pressure skin conditions, the facility failed to ensure a complete and accurate clinical record for a resident with newly identified non- pressure wound(s).
  14. B
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 3 of 3 residents (Residents # 7, 22 and 78) reviewed for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review ( PASRR) and for 1 of 3 residents (Resident # 59) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment.
December 7, 2021Standard inspection · 5 citations
  1. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility documentation, facility policy review and interviews for one of three nursing units ( South Unit) review of the Controlled Drug Count Record Sheet (CDCRS) for reconciliation, the facility failed to consistently reconcile or sign off on the CDCRS for controlled medications every shift.
  2. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility policy and interviews for one of three residents reviewed for accidents (Resident #341) failed to develop a comprehensive plan of care for the resident's Leave of Absence (LOA) and for one of three residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (Resident #11), the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan consistent with resident's participation in treatment.
  3. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility policy and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #3) reviewed for ADL, the facility failed to provide care per resident's preferences.
  4. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation and interviews for one resident (Resident #3) reviewed for respiratory care, the facility failed obtain active physician's order for the resident's tracheostomy.
  5. B
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility policy and interviews for 2 of 3 residents (Resident #60 and Resident #89) reviewed for Resident Assessment, the facility failed to accurately reflect the resident's status on the assessment.

Fire safety inspections

40 fire safety citations on file: 15 on March 11, 2026, 19 on March 12, 2024, 6 on December 7, 2021.

Every fire safety citation40 citations
  1. F
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. E
    Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    K 271 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. D
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. D
    Meet other general requirements.
    K 100 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. D
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. D
    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    K 362 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. D
    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    K 500 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. D
    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    K 541 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. D
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. D
    Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
    K 791 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. D
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · March 11, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. F
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. F
    Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    E 36 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. F
    Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    E 37 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. F
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. F
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. F
    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
    K 700 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. F
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. E
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  25. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  26. E
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  27. E
    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    K 911 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  28. D
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  29. D
    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    K 225 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  30. D
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  31. D
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  32. D
    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    K 500 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  33. D
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  34. D
    Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
    K 930 · March 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  35. F
    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    K 347 · December 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  36. E
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · December 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  37. E
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · December 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  38. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · December 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  39. D
    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    K 500 · December 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  40. D
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · December 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
March 11, 2026Fine $111,404
March 12, 2024Fine $19,432

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeConnecticutUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.343.733.86
Registered nurses0.410.690.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.153.373.42
Nurse aides2.09
Licensed practical nurses0.83
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)50.6%37.4%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover46.2%38.6%42.9%
Administrators who left1

CMS expects 4.07 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.41 on weekdays and 3.15 on weekends, 8% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 11.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.34 in April to June 2025 to 3.34 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.340.413.413.15 11.5%0 of 90100
Oct to Dec 20253.330.413.403.16 12.5%0 of 9297
Jul to Sep 20253.010.413.062.87 15.7%10 of 9292
Apr to Jun 20253.340.483.423.13 10.6%0 of 9189
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Connecticut, Jan to Mar 20263.660.613.803.316.0%1.3% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeConnecticutUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
24.717.913.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.70.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.31.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.03.53.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.71.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
10.416.414.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.54.04.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
7.617.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
25.624.323.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
17.210.812.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
3.52.11.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.01.51.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: WINDSOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization01/01/2016
Alatise, Lara5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual01/01/2016
Alatise, LaraW-2 managing employeeIndividual01/01/2016

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on April 14, 2026: "Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
  3. What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use."
  4. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.15 hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.37.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

Other nursing homes nearby

Connecticut contacts for a concern about a nursing home

These are the official offices in Connecticut. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.

Common questions

What is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Windsor's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Autumn Lake Healthcare at Windsor 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Autumn Lake Healthcare at Windsor get at its last inspection?
30 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 11, 2026. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Windsor been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $130,836 in the last three years.
Does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Windsor accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Autumn Lake Healthcare at Windsor?
CMS lists 3 owners and managers. Legal business name: WINDSOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC.

Sources

Find a nursing home Read an inspection