Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center
76 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851 · (203) 847-5893
Non profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2024, found 6 citations (the Connecticut average is 13.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,278 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 27, 2024 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 27, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 27, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.August 27, 2024 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 27, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.August 27, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 27, 2024 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 9, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 27, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,278December 9, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Connecticut average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.16 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.97 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.30 | 2.22 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 37.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 56.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk Norwalk · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Norwalk Care Center Norwalk · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bethel Health Care Center Bethel · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Havencare at Filosa Danbury · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Havencare at Hancock Hall Danbury · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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