NORWALK CARE CENTER

CMS abuse icon · Western Ct · CT · For profit - Limited Liability company · HIGHBRIDGE HEALTHCARE chain · 150 certified beds · CCN 075159 · NORWALK CARE CENTER LLC


NORWALK CARE CENTER operates 150 certified beds in NORWALK, Connecticut. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1973-11-01. It averages 135.5 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at NORWALK CARE CENTER?

CMS lists 41 health-inspection deficiencies for NORWALK CARE CENTER since 2019-09-19, 27 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-20.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-20F0584Honor 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
2025-03-19F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2024-10-09F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-10-09F0603, F0657, F0812, F0880, F0883, F0887, F0908Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / 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. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.E
2024-10-09F0644, F0684, F0755, F0761Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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
2024-10-09F0838Conduct 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
2023-10-26F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.K
2023-10-26F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.H
2023-10-26F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2023-10-26F0580, F0609, F0610, F0677, F0695, F0725, F0726, F0761, F0835Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / 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. / 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. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D
2022-03-29F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.E
2022-03-29F0585, F0600, F0656, F0657, F0677, F0684, F0692, F0761Honor 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. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / 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
2019-09-19F0580, F0689, F0697, F0761, F0790Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / 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. / Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.D

Why was NORWALK CARE CENTER fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2024-10-09Fine$38,422
2023-10-26Fine$159,803

Has NORWALK CARE CENTER had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-02-0227

How is NORWALK CARE CENTER staffed?

MeasureThis facilityCT average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.739583.73452
Total nursing staff turnover (%)42.337.4
Average number of residents per day135.5103.1

Who owns NORWALK CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?

NORWALK CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name NORWALK CARE CENTER LLC and belongs to the HIGHBRIDGE HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNORWALK CARE CENTER HOLDCO LLCsince 05/30/2025
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTEK EQUITY LLC, GS EQUITIES USA LLC, JPW CT HOLDINGS 2 LLCsince 05/30/2025
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTGOLDBERGER, LARRY, HAGER, ISRAEL, SCHWARTZ, HERMANsince 05/30/2025
5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTNORWALK CARE CENTER REALTY LLCsince 05/30/2025
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYAUERBACH, SHIMON, EGERT, USHERsince 05/30/2025
CORPORATE DIRECTORAUERBACH, SHIMON, EGERT, USHER, OSBORN, TINA, ROSENBLUTH, RIVAsince 05/30/2025
CORPORATE OFFICERAUERBACH, SHIMON, EGERT, USHER, ZEIGER, ISRAELsince 05/30/2025
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLAUERBACH, SHIMON, BELL, MICHAEL, EGERT, USHER, LAZARIDES, LAZAROS, OSBORN, TINA, ROSENBLUTH, RIVA, TAYLOR-SMITH, STACEY, ZEIGER, ISRAELsince 05/30/2025
GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTEGERT, USHER, GOLDBERGER, LARRY, HAGER, ISRAEL, MENDLOVIC, BARRY, PASKES, JOEL, SCHWARTZ, HERMANsince 05/30/2025
ADP OF THE SNFEK EQUITY LLC, GS EQUITIES USA LLC, JPW CT HOLDINGS 2 LLC, NORWALK CARE CENTER REALTY HOLDCO LLC, NORWALK CARE CENTER REALTY LLC, AUERBACH, SHIMON, BELL, MICHAEL, EGERT, USHER, LAZARIDES, LAZAROS, LEFKOWITZ, JOSEPH, MENDLOVIC, BARRY, OSBORN, TINA, PASKES, JOEL, ROSENBLUTH, RIVA, TAYLOR-SMITH, STACEY, ZEIGER, ISRAELsince 05/30/2025

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