Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Norwalk, Connecticut
1 of 3 nursing homes in Norwalk (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Connecticut statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
360
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$211,059 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Norwalk, Connecticut, is limited, with only 3 facilities and just 33% recommended. Families should be aware that while Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center is a solid choice, there is one facility with significant fines totaling $198,225 to avoid.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (70) — Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center shines with its strong community focus as a non-profit facility, delivering quality care reflected in its 4-star CMS rating. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and a solid Grade B, residents benefit from a dedicated environment with an impressive history of $0 fines.
The other 2 Norwalk facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $211K.
Recommended
Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center shines with its strong community focus as a non-profit facility, delivering quality care reflected in its 4-star CMS rating. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and a solid Grade B, residents benefit from a dedicated environment with an impressive history of $0 fines.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Norwalk Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 2.7 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $211,059
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Norwalk Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Norwalk's city average is 2.7 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 3 Norwalk facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Norwalk avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Norwalk facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Norwalk, CT are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Norwalk (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Norwalk "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Norwalk?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.