Notre Dame Convalescent Home I 1
Nursing Home Facility
76 West Rock Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
Notre Dame Convalescent Home I 1 is a senior care community located in Norwalk, CT. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Norwalk area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (203) 847-5893.
With 60 beds, Notre Dame Convalescent Home I 1 is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Norwalk average about 120 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Norwalk average about 2.3 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2024 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Norwalk average about 3.7 hours.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Notre Dame Convalescent Home I 1. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $8,278.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
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.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Notre Dame Convalescent Home I 1 offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Beds / units 60
- Religious affiliation Church Based
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Last health inspection August 2024
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